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An MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft takes off from the flight deck of USS Essex (LHD 2). by Official U.S. Navy Page Via Flickr: PACIFIC OCEAN (March 21, 2021) An MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes off from the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brett McMinoway) 210321-N-EB193-2007

210321-N-EB193-2018 by U.S. Pacific Fleet Via Flickr: PACIFIC OCEAN (March 21, 2021) An AH-1Z Viper, attached with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 165, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, performs flight operations with Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. Third Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brett McMinoway)

210515-N-HV010-1007 by U.S. Pacific Fleet Via Flickr: PACIFIC OCEAN (May 15, 2021) An AH-1Z Viper, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), May 15. Essex is underway as part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) conducting training with the 11th MEU off the coast of southern California. Together, the 11th MEU, Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 1, and ships are designated as an ARG. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Sang Kim)

A Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC), attached to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, transits the Pacific Ocean while conducting well deck operations with amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). by Official U.S. Navy Page Via Flickr: PACIFIC OCEAN (April 17, 2021) A Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC), attached to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, transits the Pacific Ocean while conducting well deck operations with amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brett McMinoway) 210417-N-EB193-1060

210326-N-KF697-2376 by U.S. Pacific Fleet Via Flickr: PACIFIC OCEAN (March 26, 2021) A landing craft, air cushion (LCAC), attached to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, prepares to enter the well deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. Third Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Isaak Martinez)

An LCAC attached to Assault Craft Unit 5 transits the Pacific Ocean by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Via Flickr: PACIFIC OCEAN (April 14, 2021) ) A Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC), attached to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, transits the Pacific Ocean while conducting well deck operations with amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Wesley Richardson) 210414-N-ZW128-1089 ** Interested in following U.S. Indo-Pacific Command? Engage and connect with us at www.facebook.com/indopacom | twitter.com/INDOPACOM | www.instagram.com/indopacom | www.flickr.com/photos/us-pacific-command; | www.youtube.com/user/USPacificCommand | www.pacom.mil/ **

210412-N-EB193-1141 by U.S. Pacific Fleet Via Flickr: PACIFIC OCEAN (April 12, 2021) – A landing craft, air cushion (LCAC), attached to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, prepares to enter the well deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. Third Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brett McMinoway)

An LCAC prepares to enter the well deck of USS Essex (LHD 2) by Official U.S. Navy Page Via Flickr: PACIFIC OCEAN (March 26, 2021) A landing craft, air cushion (LCAC), attached to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, prepares to enter the well deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. Third Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Isaak Martinez) 210326-N-KF697-2376