PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 13, 2015) An MV-22 Osprey from

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 13, 2015) An MV-22 Osprey from the “Greyhawks” of Marine Medium-lift Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced) takes off the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the flagship of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU), is currently operating in the 3rd Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Bradley J. Gee/Released)