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A CH-46E Sea Knight from the Flying Tigers of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 (HMM-262) takes off after unloading food, blankets, water and other vital supplies to survivors of the devastating landslide that struck Feb. 17.

A CH-46E Sea Knight from the Flying Tigers of Marine Medium Helicopter...

Saint Bernard, Republic of the Philippines (Feb. 19, 2006) A CH-46E Sea Knight from the Flying Tigers of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 (HMM-262) takes off after unloading food, blankets, water and other... More

Aviation boatswain's mates prepare to remove chocks and chains from a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2).

Aviation boatswain's mates prepare to remove chocks and chains from a ...

GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 10, 2011) Aviation boatswain's mates prepare to remove chocks and chains from a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The 31s... More

General Alfred M. Gray Jr., commandant of the Marine Corps, authenticates the keel plaque at the keel laying ceremony for the LHD-class amphibious assault ship USS ESSEX (LHD 2). Standing by during the signing are, from left: E.E. Shoults, program manager, Amphibious Warfare and Strategic Sea Lift Program; J St. Pe', president, Ingalls Shipbuilding, Inc., General Gray; Captain M.G. Simpson, suprervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair, Pascagoula; and Joe Smith, welder

General Alfred M. Gray Jr., commandant of the Marine Corps, authentica...

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Workmen at Ingalls Shipbuilding, Inc. listen as General Alfred M. Gray Jr., commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks during keel laying ceremony for the LHD-class amphibious assault ship USS ESSEX (LHD 2). J St. Pe', president, Ingalls Shipbuilding, Inc., and E.E. Shoults, program manager, Amphibious Warfare and Strategic Sea Lift Program, are pictured in the background

Workmen at Ingalls Shipbuilding, Inc. listen as General Alfred M. Gray...

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GEN. Alfred M. Gray Jr., commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks during the keel-laying ceremony for the LHD-class amphibious assault ship Essex (LHD-2). J. St. Pe', president of Ingalls Shipbuilding, Inc. and E.E. Shoults, program manager, Amphibious Warfare and Strategic Sea Lift Program, are pictured in the background

GEN. Alfred M. Gray Jr., commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks during...

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A starboard quarter view of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD-2) as it is moved toward a floating dry dock for launching at Ingalls Shipbuilding

A starboard quarter view of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD-2) ...

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Commercial harbor tugs maneuver the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD-2) toward a pier following its launching at Ingalls Shipbuilding

Commercial harbor tugs maneuver the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD...

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A bow view of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD-2) on the ways prior to its launching at Ingalls Shipbuilding

A bow view of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD-2) on the ways pr...

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A starboard bow view of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD-2) as it is moved toward a floating dry dock for launching at Ingalls Shipbuilding

A starboard bow view of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD-2) as i...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released ... More

A port quarter view of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD-2) as it is moved toward a floating dry dock for launching at Ingalls Shipbuilding

A port quarter view of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD-2) as it...

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Commercial harbor tugs approach the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD-2) to maneuver it toward a pier following its launching at Ingalls Shipbuilding

Commercial harbor tugs approach the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released ... More

Commercial harbor tugs maneuver the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD-2) toward a pier following its launching at Ingalls Shipbuilding

Commercial harbor tugs maneuver the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD...

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Sen. Trent Lott of Mississippi speaks at the christening of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD-2)

Sen. Trent Lott of Mississippi speaks at the christening of the amphib...

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Jerry St. Pe, president of Ingalls Shipbuilding, speaks at the christening of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD-2)

Jerry St. Pe, president of Ingalls Shipbuilding, speaks at the christe...

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Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney speaks at the christening of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD-2)

Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney speaks at the christening of the amph...

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Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney stands on the platform with his family during the christening of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD-2). Cheney's wife, Lynne, standing at right, is the ship's sponsor. Their daughters Elizabeth, second from left, and Mary are Mrs. Cheney's maids of honor

Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney stands on the platform with his famil...

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Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III speaks at the christening of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD-2)

Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III speaks at the christenin...

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RADM Alvin B. Koeneman, right, the Navy's chief of chaplains, and other platform guests render honors as the national anthem is played at the christening of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD-2)

RADM Alvin B. Koeneman, right, the Navy's chief of chaplains, and othe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi(MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released t... More

Lynne Cheney, right, sponsor of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD-2), breaks a bottle of champagne across its bow to christen the ship. Looking on are, from left: Jerry St. Pe, president of Ingalls Shipbuilding; Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney; and Elizabeth and Mary Cheney, maids of honor

Lynne Cheney, right, sponsor of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD...

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Orion L. Hoch, chairman of the board, Litton, speaks at the christening of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD-2)

Orion L. Hoch, chairman of the board, Litton, speaks at the christenin...

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Guests move to take their places for the christening of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD-2)

Guests move to take their places for the christening of the amphibious...

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CHIEF of Naval Operations ADM Frank B. Kelso II speaks at the christening of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD-2)

CHIEF of Naval Operations ADM Frank B. Kelso II speaks at the christen...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi(MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released t... More

The guided missile cruisers, left to right, CAPE ST. GEORGE (CG-71), ANZIO (CG-68) and VICKSBURG (CG-69) undergo construction at Ingalls Shipbuilding Corporation. At right is the stern of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD-2), also under construction. Exact Date Shot Unknown

The guided missile cruisers, left to right, CAPE ST. GEORGE (CG-71), A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi(MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: OS2 John Bouvia Release Status: Released to Pub... More

A starboard beam view of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD-2) underway during sea trials

A starboard beam view of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD-2) und...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port beam view of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD-2) underway during sea trials

A port beam view of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD-2) underway...

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An elevated bow view of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD-2) underway during sea trials

An elevated bow view of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD-2) unde...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port bow view of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX underway during sea trials

A port bow view of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX underway during s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port bow view of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD-2) underway during sea trials

A port bow view of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD-2) underway ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An elevated port quarter view of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD-2) underway during sea trials

An elevated port quarter view of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LH...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An elevated starboard quarter view of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD-2) underway during sea trials

An elevated starboard quarter view of the amphibious assault ship ESSE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A stern view of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD-2) underway during sea trials

A stern view of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD-2) underway dur...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A bow view of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD-2) underway during sea trials

A bow view of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD-2) underway durin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An elevated port bow view of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD-2) underway during sea trials

An elevated port bow view of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD-2)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crew members man the rails aboard the amphibious assault ship USS ESSEX (LHD-2) as AV-8B Harrier aircraft conduct a flyover during the vessel's commissioning ceremony

Crew members man the rails aboard the amphibious assault ship USS ESSE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Chet King Release Stat... More

Secretary of Defense Richard Cheney shakes hands with Acting Secretary of the Navy Sean O'Keefer following O'Keefer's speech at the commissioning ceremony of the amphibious assault ship USS ESSEX (LHD-2)

Secretary of Defense Richard Cheney shakes hands with Acting Secretary...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry C. Mitchell Rel... More

The crowd gathered for the commissioning ceremony of the amphibious assault ship USS ESSEX (LHD-2) listens to a speaker as the ship, decorated with bunting, stands moored to the pier

The crowd gathered for the commissioning ceremony of the amphibious as...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry C. Mitchell Rel... More

LT. GEN. Henry C. Stackpole III, deputy chief of staff for plans, policies and operations, speaks during the commissioning ceremony of the amphibious assault ship USS ESSEX (LHD-2)

LT. GEN. Henry C. Stackpole III, deputy chief of staff for plans, poli...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Chet King Release Stat... More

Secretary of Defense Richard Cheney arrives for the commissioning ceremony of the amphibious assault ship USS ESSEX (LHD-2)

Secretary of Defense Richard Cheney arrives for the commissioning cere...

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Bunting bedecks the amphibious assault ship USS ESSEX (LHD-2) as it stands at the pier during its commissioning ceremony

Bunting bedecks the amphibious assault ship USS ESSEX (LHD-2) as it st...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Chet King Release Stat... More

A color guard stands at attention as Acting Secretary of the Navy Sean O'Keefe arrives for the commissioning ceremony of the amphibious assault ship USS ESSEX (LHD-2)

A color guard stands at attention as Acting Secretary of the Navy Sean...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Chet King Release Stat... More

Acting Secretary of the Navy Sean O'Keefe speaks during the commissioning ceremony of the amphibious assault ship USS ESSEX (LHD-2)

Acting Secretary of the Navy Sean O'Keefe speaks during the commission...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Chet King Release Stat... More

Acting Secretary of the Navy Sean O'Keefer speaks during the commissioning ceremony of the amphibious assault ship USS ESSEX (LHD-2)

Acting Secretary of the Navy Sean O'Keefer speaks during the commissio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry C. Mitchell Rel... More

Naval officers salute and civilian dignitaries stand at attention during the playing of the national anthem during the commissioning ceremony of the amphibious assault ship USS ESSEX (LHD-2)

Naval officers salute and civilian dignitaries stand at attention duri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Chet King Release Stat... More

Acting Secretary of the Navy Sean O'Keefer arrives for the commissioning ceremony of the amphibious assault ship USS ESSEX (LHD-2)

Acting Secretary of the Navy Sean O'Keefer arrives for the commissioni...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry C. Mitchell Rel... More

A starboard quarter view of the frigate USS FANNING (FF-1076) tied up at the Thirty-Second Street Naval Base prior to its sale and transfer to the Turkish navy. The amphibious assault ship USS ESSEX (LHD-2) is moored to the pier behind the FANNING

A starboard quarter view of the frigate USS FANNING (FF-1076) tied up ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery Release Status: Released to Pu... More

An aerial view of various ships moored at the shipyard. From front to back are a Spruance class destroyer, the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA-1) and the amphibious assault ship USS ESSEX (LHD-2). The decommissioned aircraft carrier RANGER (CV-61) is in a graving dock in the upper right

An aerial view of various ships moored at the shipyard. From front to ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 R.J. Davis Release Status: R... More

An aerial view of various ships moored at the shipyard. From front to back are a Spruance class destroyer, the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA-1) and the amphibious assault ship USS ESSEX (LHD-2). The decommissioned aircraft carrier RANGER (CV-61) is in a graving dock in the background

An aerial view of various ships moored at the shipyard. From front to ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 R.J. Davis Release Status: R... More

A view from the captain's chair on the bridge of the amphibious assault ship USS ESSEX (LHD-2) showing the flight deck image in the rear view mirror during Marine assault exercises off the beach of Camp Pendleton, California

A view from the captain's chair on the bridge of the amphibious assaul...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: Bm2 Michael J. Rodriguez Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

Aviation Boatswain Mate (aircraft handling) First Class (ABH1) Ralph Johnson signals to a Marine Corps AH-1 Cobra helicopter he is clear for flight after the helo lifted off the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS ESSEX (LHD-2) during Marine assault exercises off the beach of Camp Pendleton, Calif

Aviation Boatswain Mate (aircraft handling) First Class (ABH1) Ralph J...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: Bm2 Michael J. Rodriguez Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

CHIEF of Naval Operations, US Navy Admiral Jay L. Johnson, visits with San Diego Sailors on board the US Navys Amphibious assault ship USS ESSEX (LHD 2), during a recent visit to Naval Station San Diego. The CNO answered questions from Sailors ranging from the new enlisted evaluation system to pay issues regarding Basic Allowances for Quarters (BAQ) for the shipboard single Second Class PETTY Officer

CHIEF of Naval Operations, US Navy Admiral Jay L. Johnson, visits with...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Felix Garza, Jr., USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

CHIEF of Naval Operations, US Navy Admiral Jay L. Johnson, visits with San Diego Sailors on board the US Navys Amphibious assault ship USS ESSEX (LHD 2), during a recent visit to Naval Station San Diego. The CNO answered questions from Sailors ranging from the new enlisted evaluation system to pay issues regarding Basic Allowances for Quarters (BAQ) for the shipboard single 2nd class PETTY Officer

CHIEF of Naval Operations, US Navy Admiral Jay L. Johnson, visits with...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Felix Garza, Jr., USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Families wave goodbye as the U.S. Navy WASP CLASS: AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT SHIP USS ESSEX (LHD 2) departs Naval Station San Diego. The ESSEX is leaving for a six-month deployment to the Western Pacific

Families wave goodbye as the U.S. Navy WASP CLASS: AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: P02 Felix Garza Release Statu... More

Fog blankets the pier as families wave goodbye to the US Navy WASP CLASS: AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT SHIP USS ESSEX (LHD 2) departs Naval Station San Diego, CA. The ESSEX is leaving for a six-month deployment to the Western Pacific

Fog blankets the pier as families wave goodbye to the US Navy WASP CLA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: P02 Felix Garza Release Statu... More

A view of the starboard side of the US Navy WASP CLASS: AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT SHIP USS ESSEX (LHD 2) as it passes under the Coronado Bridge upon departure from Naval Station San Diego. The ESSEX is on its way to a six-month deployment in the Western Pacific

A view of the starboard side of the US Navy WASP CLASS: AMPHIBIOUS ASS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: P02 Felix Garza Release Status: Released... More

A bow on view of the U.S. Navy WASP CLASS: AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT SHIP USS ESSEX (LHD 2) as a tugboat pulls it away from the pier at Naval Station San Diego. The ESSEX is leaving for a six-month deployment to the Western Pacific

A bow on view of the U.S. Navy WASP CLASS: AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT SHIP USS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: P02 Felix Garza Release Statu... More

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Terry Scott greets Rear Adm. Rick Ruehe, Commander Task Force Seventy Six (CTF-76), while making a visit aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2)

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Terry Scott greets Rear...

Okinawa, Japan (Mar. 31, 1999) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Terry Scott greets Rear Adm. Rick Ruehe, Commander Task Force Seventy Six (CTF-76), while making a visit aboard the amphibious assau... More

The amphibious assault ship USS ESSEX (LHD 2) dominates a beautiful San Diego sunset

The amphibious assault ship USS ESSEX (LHD 2) dominates a beautiful Sa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Ted Banks, USN Release... More

Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1631 crewmembers prepare to receive steadying lines from Sailors aboard USS Essex

Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1631 crewmembers prepare to receive steady...

At sea aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex Sept. 5, 2002 -- Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1631 crewmembers prepare to receive steadying lines from Sailors aboard USS Essex as the craft enters ... More

One of five BQM-74 test drones launches from the amphibious assault ship USS Essex's (LHD 2) flight deck during a missile firing exercise.

One of five BQM-74 test drones launches from the amphibious assault sh...

Aboard USS Essex One of five BQM-74 test drones launches from the amphibious assault ship USS Essex's (LHD 2) flight deck during a missile firing exercise. The test drones are remote controlled, GPS-guided mis... More

The amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) steams in formation with ROKS Kojoon Bong (LST 681) during a Photo Exercise (PHOTOEX).

The amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) steams in formation with...

Off the coast of Republic of Korea The amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) steams in formation with ROKS Kojoon Bong (LST 681) during a Photo Exercise (PHOTOEX). The PHOTOEX was conducted with U.S. Navy s... More

Instructor teaches sixty two crewmembers aboard USS Essex in elementary Japanese in the ship�s chapel lounge

Instructor teaches sixty two crewmembers aboard USS Essex in elementar...

At sea aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex Dr. Minoru Fukuda instructs sixty two crewmembers aboard USS Essex in elementary Japanese in the ships chapel lounge. Dr. Fukuda is a contracted instructor, ... More

A 25mm machine gun system fires from the fantail during a live-fire exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) exercise (ARGMEUEX).

A 25mm machine gun system fires from the fantail during a live-fire ex...

A 25mm machine gun system fires from the fantail during a live-fire exercise aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditiona... More

ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 5, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Alex Daigle

ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 5, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Alex Daigle

ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 5, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Alex Daigle fires at his target with an M45 1911 A1 pistol during a deck shoot aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Daigle is a member of the 15th M... More

Joint RAS, US Navy Photogrpah

Joint RAS, US Navy Photogrpah

At sea aboard USS Essex The amphibious assault ship USS Essex and Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) ship JDS Sagami (AOE 421) participate in a Replenishment At Sea (RAS). This is the first time a RA... More

Guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) fires a RIM-66 standard surface-to-air missile during a training exercise.

Guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) fires a RIM-66 st...

At sea aboard USS John S. McCain Guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) fires a RIM-66 standard surface-to-air missile during a training exercise. The Navy uses the Sea Sparrow version aboard ship... More

USS Essex - mock contamination drill

USS Essex - mock contamination drill

At sea aboard USS Essex Lance Cpl. Thomas Neiper helps Cpl. Kenyon D. Beavers out of his chemical protection suit during a Nuclear, Biological, Chemical survey team exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship. ... More

 Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1631 carries U.S. Marines to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex

Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1631 carries U.S. Marines to the Wasp-cla...

At sea with USS Essex Sept. 5, 2002 -- Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1631 carries U.S. Marines to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex for assistance and transportation to Okinawa, Japan. LCU 1631 tr... More

INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 4, 2015) U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman

INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 4, 2015) U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman

INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 4, 2015) U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Jeremiah Zapata fires at a target with an M45 1911A1 pistol aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Zapata is a corpsman with the ... More

Marines load their gear in the welldeck aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex

Marines load their gear in the welldeck aboard the Wasp-class amphibio...

At sea aboard USS Essex Sept. 5, 2002 -- Marines load their gear in the welldeck aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex after being transported to Essex via Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1631. L... More

Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Five (HC-5), Detachment Six, performs deck landing qualifications aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2).

Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Five (HC-5), Detachment Six, perfor...

At sea aboard USS Essex Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Five (HC-5), Detachment Six, performs deck landing qualifications aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) in their new aircraft, the MH-60... More

Aboard the anchored USS ESSEX (LHD 2) in Victoria Harbor, Hong Kong, AIRMAN (AN) Christian Belanders (left), from Baltimore, Maryland and AN Cesarae Markland, from Sacramento, California, illuminate the deck area aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship

Aboard the anchored USS ESSEX (LHD 2) in Victoria Harbor, Hong Kong, A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Essex (LHD 2) State: Victoria Harbor Country: Hong Kong (HKG) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Steven Cooke, USN Release Status: Released to Publi... More

Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) and Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) return to the ship at Sepangar Naval Base.

Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) and ...

SEPANGAR, Malaysia (Mar. 11, 2001) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) and Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) return to the ship at Sepangar Naval Base to e... More

The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) gets underway from Sepangar, Malaysia to support earthquake and tsunami relief operations.

The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) gets un...

SEPANGAR, Malaysia (Mar. 12, 2001) The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) gets underway from Sepangar, Malaysia to support earthquake and tsunami relief operations in Japan as directed. ... More

An aerial starboard view of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) off the coast of Iwo Jima with Mount Suribachi in the backgroud. ESSEX is off the coast of Iwo Jima participating in the 56th Iwo Jima Commemoration on March 15, 2001

An aerial starboard view of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) State: Iwo Jima Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael B. Lewis, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

Onboard the US Navy (USN) WASP CLASS: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS ESSEX (LHD 2), US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to 3rd Battalion, 11th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) practice conducting Fast Rope exercises from the ship's flight deck into the hangar bay, during Blue-Green Workup exercises

Onboard the US Navy (USN) WASP CLASS: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS ESS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Stephanie M. Bergman, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

Off the coast of East Timor

Off the coast of East Timor

Dili, East Timor (Oct. 31, 2001) The amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) underway off the coast of Dili, East Timor. Sailors and Marines from Essex, are supporting community relations projects including ... More

Viewed from the deck of the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS ESSEX (LHD 2), the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDS) Sagami Class Replenishment Ship SAGAMI (AOE 421) pulls up along side participating in an underway replenishment at sea (UNREP). This is the first time the ESSEX conducted a UNREP with a JMSDF ship

Viewed from the deck of the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assaul...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: Ships - Foreign - Japan Scene Camera Operator: PHAA Stephanie M. Bergma... More

Port bow view of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Sagami Class Replenishment Ship SAGAMI (AOE 421) coming alongside the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS ESSEX (LHD 2) for an underway replenishment at sea (UNREP) exercise

Port bow view of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Saga...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: Ships - Foreign - Japan Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status:... More

US Navy (USN) Ships assigned to the Essex Amphibious Ready Group underway in the Pacific Ocean, while conducting a semi-annual amphibious integration training exercise known as the Blue-Green Workups. Pictured left-to-right, the WHIDBEY ISLAND CLASS: Dock Land Ship, the USS GERMANTOWN (LSD 42), WASP CLASS: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS ESSEX (LHD 2), the AUSTIN CLASS: Amphibious Transport Dock, USS JUNEAU (LPD 10) and the USS FORT McHENRY (LSD 43)

US Navy (USN) Ships assigned to the Essex Amphibious Ready Group under...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAA Stephanie M. Bergman, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

Spectators standing on the flight deck of the ESSEX class Aircraft Carrier USS INTREPID (CV 11) watch WASP class Amphibious Assault Ship USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7) pull into New York City to participate in Fleet Week 2002. The INTREPID is permanently docked as a Sea-Air-Space Museum in New York City. More than 6000 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guard personnel aboard 22 ships - including six warships returning from deployment in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, sail into New York City for the 15th Annual Fleet Week 2002

Spectators standing on the flight deck of the ESSEX class Aircraft Car...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Hudson River, New York City State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

U.S. Navy Sailor volunteers at local elementary school in Japan.

U.S. Navy Sailor volunteers at local elementary school in Japan.

Kawatana, Japan (Jul. 18, 2002) Aerographers Mate 1st Class Alex Jones, President of the First Class Petty Officers Association (FCPOA) aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), volunteers to help l... More

measuring a ceiling tile which will be installed in a new permanent guard house

measuring a ceiling tile which will be installed in a new permanent gu...

U. S. Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan (Nov. 12, 2002) Steelworker 3rd Class John Dubois assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One (NMCB-1) Detachment Sasebo measures a ceiling tile which will be instal... More

A loud chorus of gunfire echoed throughout the ship as Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC) participated in a small-arms live fire exercises.

A loud chorus of gunfire echoed throughout the ship as Marines from th...

Coast of Okinawa, Japan (Jan. 22, 2003) A loud chorus of gunfire echoed throughout the ship as Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC) participated in a small-arm... More

A Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) makes its way into the well deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2).

A Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) makes its way into the well deck a...

Coast of Okinawa, Japan (Jan. 24, 2003) A Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) makes its way into the well deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the Navy's only forward deployed amphi... More

An AV-8B Harrier lands on the flight deck of USS Essex (LHD 2) during deck landing qualifications.

An AV-8B Harrier lands on the flight deck of USS Essex (LHD 2) during ...

Coast of Okinawa, Japan (Jan. 25, 2003) An AV-8B Harrier assigned to the "Diamondbacks" of Marine Attack Squadron One Three One (VMA-131), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Air Combat Element (ACE), lands on... More

A Sailor aboard USS Essex (LHD 2) gives an AV-8B Harrier the signal to launch during deck landing qualifications.

A Sailor aboard USS Essex (LHD 2) gives an AV-8B Harrier the signal to...

Coast of Okinawa, Japan (Jan. 25, 2003) A Sailor aboard USS Essex (LHD 2) gives an AV-8B Harrier assigned to the "Diamondbacks" of Marine Attack Squadron One Three One (VMA-131) the signal to launch during deck... More

The amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) sits moored pierside.

The amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) sits moored pierside.

Okinawa, Japan (Feb. 27, 2003) The amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) sits moored pierside at the White Beach Port Facility in Okinawa, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Photographers Mate 2nd Class Anthony J. P... More

A port side view of the US Navy (USN) WASP CLASS: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS ESSEX (LHD 2), moored to the pie, while conducting nighttime loading operations at the White Beach Port Facility, located in Okinawa, Japan

A port side view of the US Navy (USN) WASP CLASS: Amphibious Assault S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Anthony J. Pugliani, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Di... More

High- angle, bow on view, showing US Navy (USN) and Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) ships, moored to the pier and moored side-by-side, at the White Beach Port Facility, located in Okinawa, Japan. Pictured left-to-right are the USN WASP CLASS: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS ESSEX (LHD 2), the JMSDF HATAKAZE CLASS: Destroyer, SHIMAKAZE (DDG 172), the JMSDF KONGOU CLASS: Destroyer, MYOUKOU (DDG 175), the JMSDF ASAGIRI CLASS: Destroyer, HAMAGIRI (DD 155) and the JMSDF HARUSHIO CLASS: Submarine, NATSUSHIO (SS 584)

High- angle, bow on view, showing US Navy (USN) and Japanese Maritime ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 James G. Mccarter, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

A busy day for the White Beach Port Facility in Okinawa, Japan.

A busy day for the White Beach Port Facility in Okinawa, Japan.

White Beach Port Facility, Okinawa, Japan (Feb. 28, 2003) A busy day for the White Beach Port Facility in Okinawa, Japan as the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Japanese Maritime Defense Force (JMSDF)... More

High-angle starboard side view showing the US Navy (USN) WASP CLASS: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS ESSEX (LHD 2), moored with several Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) ships, at the White Beach Port Facility, located in Okinawa, Japan. Visible in the background are the USN WHIDBEY ISLAND CLASS: Dock Landing Ship, USS FORT McHENRY (LSD 43) (background left), and the USN AUSTIN CLASS: Amphibious Transport Docks, USS JUNEAU (LPD 10)

High-angle starboard side view showing the US Navy (USN) WASP CLASS: A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 James G. Mccarter, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

High-angle starboard side view showing US Navy (USN) and Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) ships, moored to the pier and moored side-by-side, at the White Beach Port Facility, located in Okinawa, Japan. Pictured foreground-to-background are the USN WASP CLASS: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS ESSEX (LHD 2), the JMSDF HATAKAZE CLASS: Destroyer, SHIMAKAZE (DDG 172), the JMSDF KONGOU CLASS: Destroyer, MYOUKOU (DDG 175), the JMSDF ASAGIRI CLASS: Destroyer, HAMAGIRI (DD 155) and the JMSDF HARUSHIO CLASS: Submarine, NATSUSHIO (SS 584), the USN AUSTIN CLASS: Amphibious Transport Docks, USS JUNEAU (LPD 10), and the USN WHIDBEY ISLAND CLASS: Dock Landing Ship, USS FORT McHENRY (LSD 43)

High-angle starboard side view showing US Navy (USN) and Japanese Mari...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 James G. Mccarter, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

The amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), and the Japanese Maritime Defense Force (JMSDF) ships Shimakaze (DDG 172), Myoukou (DDG 175), Hamagiri (DD 155) and Natusio (SS 584) pier-side Okinawa, Japan

The amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), and the Japanese Mariti...

White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, Japan (Feb. 28, 2003) The amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), and the Japanese Maritime Defense Force (JMSDF) ships Shimakaze (DDG 172), Myoukou (DDG 175), Hamagiri (... More

he amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), and the Japanese Maritime Defense Force (JMSDF) ships Shimakaze (DDG 172), Myoukou (DDG 175), Hamagiri (DD 155) and Natusio (SS 584) are pier-side Okinawa, Japan

he amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), and the Japanese Maritim...

White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, Japan (Feb. 28, 2003) The amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), and the Japanese Maritime Defense Force (JMSDF) ships Shimakaze (DDG 172), Myoukou (DDG 175), Hamagiri (... More

A busy day for the White Beach Port Facility in Okinawa, Japan.

A busy day for the White Beach Port Facility in Okinawa, Japan.

White Beach Port Facility, Okinawa, Japan (Feb. 28, 2003) A busy day for the White Beach Port Facility in Okinawa, Japan as the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Japanese Maritime Defense Force (JMSDF)... More

A busy day for the White Beach Port Facility in Okinawa, Japan.

A busy day for the White Beach Port Facility in Okinawa, Japan.

White Beach Port Facility, Okinawa, Japan (Feb. 28, 2003) A busy day for the White Beach Port Facility in Okinawa, Japan as the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Japanese Maritime Defense Force (JMSDF)... More

 A busy day for the White Beach Port Facility in Okinawa, Japan.

A busy day for the White Beach Port Facility in Okinawa, Japan.

White Beach Port Facility, Okinawa, Japan (Feb. 28, 2003) A busy day for the White Beach Port Facility in Okinawa, Japan as the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Japanese Maritime Defense Force (JMSDF)... More

A busy day for the White Beach Port Facility in Okinawa, Japan.

A busy day for the White Beach Port Facility in Okinawa, Japan.

White Beach Port Facility, Okinawa, Japan (Feb. 28, 2003) A busy day for the White Beach Port Facility in Okinawa, Japan as the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Japanese Maritime Defense Force (JMSDF)... More

High oblique view, showing the US Navy (USN) and Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) ships, moored to the pier and moored side-by-side, at the White Beach Port Facility, located in Okinawa, Japan. Pictured left-to-right are the USN WASP CLASS: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS ESSEX (LHD 2), the JMSDF HATAKAZE CLASS: Destroyer, SHIMAKAZE (DDG 172), the JMSDF KONGOU CLASS: Destroyer, MYOUKOU (DDG 175), the JMSDF ASAGIRI CLASS: Destroyer, HAMAGIRI (DD 155) and the JMSDF HARUSHIO CLASS: Submarine, NATSUSHIO (SS 584)

High oblique view, showing the US Navy (USN) and Japanese Maritime Sel...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 James G. Mccarter, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

High- angle, port bow view, showing US Navy (USN) and Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) ships, moored to the pier and moored side-by-side, at the White Beach Port Facility, located in Okinawa, Japan. Pictured left-to-right are the USN WASP CLASS: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS ESSEX (LHD 2), the JMSDF HATAKAZE CLASS: Destroyer, SHIMAKAZE (DDG 172), the JMSDF KONGOU CLASS: Destroyer, MYOUKOU (DDG 175), the JMSDF ASAGIRI CLASS: Destroyer, HAMAGIRI (DD 155) and the JMSDF HARUSHIO CLASS: Submarine, NATSUSHIO (SS 584)

High- angle, port bow view, showing US Navy (USN) and Japanese Maritim...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 James G. Mccarter, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

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