USS Essex (LHD 2) conducts a replenishment at sea with the British fri...
ANDAMAN SEA (May. 24, 2008) USS Essex (LHD 2) conducts a replenishment at sea with the British frigate HMS Westminster (F237). The Essex Amphibious Ready Group is off the coast of Burma supporting a potential h... More
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
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force prepare to engage their targets on the flight deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2) in the South China Sea, June 12, 2015. The MRF practices bo... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Erik Maehler aims in on his target
U.S. Marine Sgt. Erik Maehler aims in on his target at a fire-and-maneuver range aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, May 11, 2015. Maehler is a team leader with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid F... More
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
USS Essex - Marine silhouette
At sea aboard USS Essex A Marine from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) observes Mount Suribachi, as landing craft and aircraft from the Essex transports Sailors, Marines, and their equipment to the hist... More
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
East Timor Community Relations
SUAI, East Timor -- Commander, Amphibious Force Seventh Fleet, Rear Adm. Paul S. Schultz present volleyballs and basketballs to students during a visit to the Mata Air School in Suai, East Timor. Rear Adm. Sch... More
Measuring sea surface temperature
At sea aboard USS Essex An Aerographers Mate Airman uses a thermonitor to measure the sea surface temperature from the signal bridge. Essex, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) is conducting Bl... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force practice room-entering procedures on the flight deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2) at sea in the Pacific Ocean, May 28, 2015. These Marines ... More
USS Essex - Distinguished visitors
At sea aboard USS Essex Brigadier General Ashok K. Duggal, Director of Amphibious and Support Operations, and Commander Subroto N. Mukherjee, Command Operations Officer, both of India's newly-established Amphib... More
Knight Hawk takes off from the ship�s flight deck
At sea aboard USS Essex An MH-60S Knight Hawk, attached to Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Five (HC-5), takes off from the ships flight deck during Deck Landing Qualifications. HC-5 provides the Essex Amphib... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force sight in on their targets aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) at sea in the Pacific Ocean, June 1, 2015. These Marines frequently practice the... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force fire at targets aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, May 10, 2015. The MRF is honing their marksmanship skills to maintain their combat rea... More
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
Marines from the Light Armored Vehicle Platoon, Battalion Landing Team...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOCEX State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Bryce R. Piper Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force rappel in the hangar bay of the USS Essex (LHD 20 in the East China Sea, June 2, 2015. The Marines also went over lowering procedures s... More
Amphibious Assault Vehicles from the the 31st Marine Expeditionary Uni...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Iwo Jima Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Bryan Taylor, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital P... More
Mount Suribachi, a volcanic crater on the small island of Iwo Jima, se...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) State: Iwo Jima Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Lewis, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More
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
A Landing Craft Utility (LCU), delivers Sailors and U.S. Marines from ...
Iwo Jima, Japan (Mar. 03, 2003) A Landing Craft Utility (LCU), delivers Sailors and U.S. Marines from the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) to the island of Iwo Jima. The Essex ARG, consisting of USS Essex (L... More
A Landing Craft Utility (LCU), is guided ashore by Sailors from Beach ...
Iwo Jima, Japan (Mar. 10, 2003) A Landing Craft Utility (LCU), is guided ashore by Sailors from Beach Master Unit One (BMU-1) as it transports U.S. Marines and their equipment ashore from the Essex Amphibious R... More
A Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) assigned to Assault Craft Unit Five...
Pacific Ocean (Mar. 13, 2003) A Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) assigned to Assault Craft Unit Five (ACU-5) enters the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) as it transfers supplies, equip... More
during amphibious operations off the coast of the Republic of the Phil...
Philippine Sea (Sep. 12, 2003) An Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) launched from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harper's Ferry (LSD 49) makes its way toward the well deck of USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) duri... More
launches Landing Craft Utilities
Luzon, Philippines (Sep. 18, 2003) The amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) launches Landing Craft Utilities in the early morning hours to transport personnel and equipment to Ternate Beach. The Essex Amp... More
participate in Blue/Green Workups,
Luzon, Philippines (Sep. 18, 2003) The amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) launches Landing Craft Utilities in the early morning hours to transport personnel and equipment to Ternate Beach. Essex Amphibi... More
Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Joshua Stone uses pre-translated phrases t...
Dili, East Timor (Oct. 31, 2003) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Joshua Stone uses pre-translated phrases to ascertain the needs of several East Timorese patients waiting to be seen by a doctor. A large number of ... More
US Navy (USN) Lieutenant (LT) Steven H. Bailey, dentist, US Marine Cor...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Navy (USN) Lieutenant (LT) Steven H. Bailey, dentist, US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Service Support ... More
US Navy (USN) PETTY Officer 2nd Class (PO2) Richard L. Slaysman, US Ma...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ban Khok Wat Elementary School State: Chanthaburi Province Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. J. D. Cress, USMC Release Status... More
US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) George A. Guajardo, Marin...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ban Khok Wat Elementary School State: Chanthaburi Province Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. J. D. Cress, USMC Release Status... More
US Navy (USN) Lieutenant (LT) David A. Weiss, surgeon, US Marine Corps...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ban Khok Wat Elementary School State: Chanthaburi Province Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. J. D. Cress, USMC Release Status... More
US Navy (USN) PETTY Officer 2nd Class (PO2) Varin Nasongkla, Informati...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ban Khok Wat Elementary School State: Chanthaburi Province Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. J. D. Cress, USMC Release Status... More
Patients line up outside a temporary medical clinic established at a B...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ban Khok Wat Elementary School State: Chanthaburi Province Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. J. D. Cress, USMC Release Status... More
US Navy (USN) Lieutenant (LT) David A. Weiss, surgeon, US Marine Corps...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Navy (USN) Lieutenant (LT) David A. Weiss, surgeon, US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Service Support Gr... More
US Navy (USN) PETTY Officer 2nd Class (PO2) Varin Nasongkla, Informati...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Navy (USN) PETTY Officer 2nd Class (PO2) Varin Nasongkla, Information Systems Technician Sailor, USS Essex (LHD 2), translate... More
US Navy (USN) Lieutenant (LT) Steven H. Bailey, dentist, US Marine orp...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Navy (USN) Lieutenant (LT) Steven H. Bailey, dentist, US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Service Support ... More
US Navy (USN) PETTY Officer 3rd Class (PO3) Michael K. Weeks, US Marin...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Navy (USN) PETTY Officer 3rd Class (PO3) Michael K. Weeks, US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Service Sup... More
US Navy (USN) Lieutenant (LT) Steven H. Bailey, dentist, US Marine Cor...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Navy (USN) Lieutenant (LT) Steven H. Bailey, dentist, US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Service Support ... More
A young Thai patient has had two teeth extracted by US Navy (USN) Lieu...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A young Thai patient has had two teeth extracted by US Navy (USN) Lieutenant (LT) Steven H. Bailey, dentist, US Marine Corps (US... More
US Navy (USN) PETTY Officer 2nd Class (PO2) Varin Nasongkla, Informati...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Navy (USN) PETTY Officer 2nd Class (PO2) Varin Nasongkla, Information Systems Technician Sailor, USS Essex (LHD 2), comforts ... More
US Navy (USN) Lieutenant (LT) Steven H. Bailey, dentist, US Marine Cor...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Navy (USN) Lieutenant (LT) Steven H. Bailey, dentist, US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Service Support ... More
US Navy (USN) Lieutenant (LT) David A. Weiss, surgeon, US Marine Corps...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Navy (USN) Lieutenant (LT) David A. Weiss, surgeon, US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Service Support Gr... More
US Marine Corps (USMC) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Thomas A, Gorry, Comma...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Marine Corps (USMC) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Thomas A, Gorry, Commanding Officer (CO), Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Servic... More
US Navy (USN) PETTY Officer 2nd Class (PO2) Varin Nasongkla, Informati...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Navy (USN) PETTY Officer 2nd Class (PO2) Varin Nasongkla, Information Systems Technician Sailor, USS Essex (LHD 2), assigned ... More
Senior Chief Navy Career counselor Oscar Feaster answers questions a S...
Pacific Ocean (Oct. 09, 2006) Senior Chief Navy Career counselor Oscar Feaster answers questions a Sailor has prior to taking the CLEP examination. Essex is the Navys only forward deployed amphibious assault sh... More
Amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) sails in a combined formatio...
South China Sea (Oct. 20, 2006) Amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) sails in a combined formation during an amphibious exercise with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group comprised of dock landing ship USS Har... More
The Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) sails in a combined formation d...
South China Sea (Oct. 20, 2006) The Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) sails in a combined formation during an amphibious exercise. The ARG is comprised of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), dock la... More
Guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) sails in a combined form...
South China Sea (Oct. 20, 2006) Guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) sails in a combined formation during an amphibious exercise with Essex Amphibious Ready Group comprised of the amphibious assault sh... More
The Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) performs an emergency breakaway...
South China Sea (Oct. 20, 2006) The Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) performs an emergency breakaway after sailing in a combined formation during an amphibious exercise. The ARG is comprised of the amphibious... More
A Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo Vehicle (LARC-V) exits the well de...
Sulu Bay, Philippines (Oct. 23, 2006) A Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo Vehicle (LARC-V) exits the well deck of amphibious transport dock ship USS Juneau (LPD 10) during amphibious operations as part of Talon... More
A landing craft utility (LCU) departs the well deck of the amphibious ...
Sulu Bay, Philippines (Oct. 23, 2006) A landing craft utility (LCU) departs the well deck of the amphibious landing dock ship USS Juneau (LPD 10) carrying U.S. and Philippine Marines who will conduct bilateral ... More
Sgt. Maj. James R. McKay assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Uni...
East China Sea (Nov. 04, 2006) Sgt. Maj. James R. McKay assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) briefs a Marine Staff Sergeants Indoctrination Course that both Marine Staff Sergeants and USS Essex ... More
Sailors on board amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) participate...
Okinawa, Japan (Nov. 06, 2006) Sailors on board amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) participate in the annual pre-holiday safety stand down by watching a video on driving safety via the Shipboard Informat... More
USS Essex (LHD 2) is pushed by tugs into her berth.
Sasebo, Japan (Dec. 01, 2006) USS Essex (LHD 2) is pushed by tugs into her berth. The return of Essex, the flagship of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ESXARG), caps a two-month fall patrol in which she and AR... More
Dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) and the Essex Amphibious Ready...
Pacific Ocean (Feb. 04, 2007) Dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) and the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ESXARG) conduct Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) operations during Blue-Green exercises in the vicinity... More
Dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) and the Essex Amphibious Ready ...
Pacific Ocean (Feb. 04, 2007) Dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) and the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ESXARG) conduct Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) operations during Blue-Green exercises in the vicinity... More
Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) John D. Strickland directs ...
Pacific Ocean (Feb. 08, 2007) Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) John D. Strickland directs the movement of Marine Corps helicopters during a maintenance day aboard amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LH... More
Four AV-8B Harriers prepare for flight operations aboard amphibious as...
Pacific Ocean (Feb. 09, 2007) Four AV-8B Harriers prepare for flight operations aboard amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during spring patrol off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. Essex is the flagship for t... More
Utility Landing Craft 1645 assigned to the multi-purpose amphibious as...
Pacific Ocean (Feb. 11, 2007) Utility Landing Craft 1645 assigned to the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), transports vehicles and Marines to the Kin Blue, Okinawa for onload and offload ... More
Utility Landing Craft 1645 assigned to the multi-purpose amphibious as...
Pacific Ocean (Feb. 11, 2007) Utility Landing Craft 1645 assigned to the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), transports vehicles and Marines to the Kin Blue, Okinawa for onload and offload ... More
The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-A...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 23, 2007) The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) comes along side USS Essex (LHD 2) for a re-fueling at sea. Essex is the Navy's only forward deployed ... More
Amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) comes alongside Military Sea...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 23, 2007) Amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) comes alongside Military Sealift Command (MSC) fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) for refueling during an underway replenishm... More
Landing Craft Utility 1627 of Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 1 readies itsel...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 22, 2007) Landing Craft Utility 1627 of Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 1 readies itself to pull into the well deck of USS Essex (LHD 2) flagship of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ESXARG). Essex... More
Landing Craft Air Cushions (LCAC) assigned to Beach master Unit (BMU) ...
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Mar. 29, 2007) Landing Craft Air Cushions (LCAC) assigned to Beach master Unit (BMU) 5 WESTPAC prepare to onload equipment while on Republic of Korea shores in support of Foal Eagle 07. Foal Ea... More
Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV) prepares to transit U.S./Republic of...
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Mar. 29, 2007) Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV) prepares to transit U.S./Republic of Korean Marines and equipment on the Korean shores in support of Foal Eagle 2007. Foal Eagle is an annually ... More
A Republic of Korea tank exits a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) in p...
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Mar. 29, 2007) A Republic of Korea tank exits a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) in preparation in support of Foal Eagle 07. Foal Eagle is an annually scheduled exercise involving forces from t... More
Landing Craft Air Cushions (LCAC) assigned to Beachmaster Unit (BMU) 5...
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Mar. 29, 2007) Landing Craft Air Cushions (LCAC) assigned to Beachmaster Unit (BMU) 5 WESTPAC prepare to onload equipment while on Republic of Korea shores in support of Foal Eagle 07. Foal Eag... More
Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV) transit U.S./Republic of Korean Mari...
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Mar. 29, 2007) Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV) transit U.S./Republic of Korean Marines and equipment on the Korean shores in support of Foal Eagle 2007. Foal Eagle is an annually scheduled ex... More
Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV) prepares to transit U.S./Republic of...
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Mar. 29, 2007) Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV) transit U.S./Republic of Korean Marines and equipment on the Korean shores in support of Foal Eagle 2007. Foal Eagle is an annually scheduled ex... More
Amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) pulls away from the pier aft...
BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Apr. 08, 2007) Amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) pulls away from the pier after a four-day port visit to Republic of Koreas 2nd largest city. Sailors and Marines of the Essex A... More
An Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV) from the 31st Marine Expeditionar...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 10, 2007) An Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV) from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) leaves the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Juneau (LPD 10) en route to their ... More
USS Juneau conducts stretcher-bearer training
Lt. Jeremy Moore, medical officer aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Juneau, conducts training and quickly briefs the stretcher-bearers prior to moving a simulated patient during a man overboard dril... More
Marines and Sailors aboard the USS Essex, fill 5 gallon
Marines and Sailors aboard the USS Essex, fill 5 gallon water bladders May 16, in preparation for possible humanitarian assistance and disaster relief for the victims of Cyclone Nargis. The service members with... More
USS Essex Marines and Sailors enjoy "Fun Run."
Marines and Sailors with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and Essex Amphibious Ready Group participate in a 5-km "Fun Run" on the flight deck of the forward deployed amphibious ship, USS Essex May 18. The Ess... More
Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class LaRue Wilkins displays Okinawa style ka...
ANDAMAN SEA (May. 20, 2008) Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class LaRue Wilkins displays Okinawa style karate during a Asian Pacific Heritage Month event aboard USS Essex (LHD 2). The Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG... More
A Sailor aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) waves a ...
ANDAMAN SEA (May. 22, 2008) A Sailor aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) waves a green flag as Landing Craft, Utility (LCU) 1631 prepares to enter the ship's well deck. The Essex Amphibious Rea... More
The stern gate of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) sits o...
ANDAMAN SEA (May. 22, 2008) The stern gate of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) sits open as the ship conducts landing craft, utility (LCU) operations with the guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (D... More
The forward-deployed amphibious ship USS Essex (LHD 2) steams through ...
ANDAMAN SEA (May. 23, 2008) The forward-deployed amphibious ship USS Essex (LHD 2) steams through the Andaman Sea. The lead ship in the Essex Amphibious Ready Group is standing by in international waters off th... More
The forward-deployed amphibious ship USS Essex (LHD 2) steams through ...
ANDAMAN SEA (May. 23, 2008) The forward-deployed amphibious ship USS Essex (LHD 2) steams through the Andaman Sea. The lead ship in the Essex Amphibious Ready Group is standing by in international waters off th... More
The amphibious ship USS Essex (LHD 2) and the Essex Amphibious Ready G...
ANDAMAN SEA (May. 23, 2008) The amphibious ship USS Essex (LHD 2) and the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) steam in formation in the Andaman Sea. The Essex ARG is standing by in international waters off the c... More
The Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) steams in formation in the Anda...
ANDAMAN SEA (May. 23, 2008) The Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) steams in formation in the Andaman Sea. The Essex ARG is standing by in international waters off the coast of Burma in support of Joint Task Fo... More
The amphibious ship USS Essex (LHD 2) and the Essex Amphibious Ready G...
ANDAMAN SEA (May. 23, 2008) The amphibious ship USS Essex (LHD 2) and the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) steam in formation in the Andaman Sea. The Essex ARG is standing by in international waters off the c... More
ANDAMAN SEA (MAY 24, 2008) The amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD ...
ANDAMAN SEA (May. 24, 2008) USS Essex (LHD 2) conducts a replenishment at sea with the British frigate HMS Westminster (F237). The Essex Amphibious Ready Group is off the coast of Burma supporting a potential h... More
A hose team simulates fighting a fire during a general quarters drill ...
ANDAMAN SEA (May. 28, 2008) A hose team simulates fighting a fire during a general quarters drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) is standing by in i... More
The guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) receives fuel from th...
ANDAMAN SEA (May. 29, 2008) The guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) receives fuel from the amphibious ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a replenishment-at-sea. The Essex Amphibious Ready Group is standing ... More
An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter assigned to the
ANDAMAN SEA (May. 31, 2008) An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter assigned to the "Island Knights" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 takes off as a landing craft air cushioned (LCAC) departs the well deck of th... More
An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter attached to Sea Combat Helicopter Squadro...
ANDAMAN SEA (Jun. 01, 2008) An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter attached to Sea Combat Helicopter Squadron (HSC) 25 Search and Rescue Det. transports a pallet of supplies to the amphibious ship USS Essex (LHD 2) durin... More
The amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) sails through intermitte...
SINGAPORE STRAIT (Jun. 07, 2008) The amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) sails through intermittent heavy rain during a transit through the Singapore Strait. Essex, lead ship of the Essex Amphibious Ready... More
ESSEX Amphibious Ready Group
The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) steams to Okinawa, Japan after a successful Ships Repair Availability. Essex, commanded by Capt. Troy Hart, is the lead ship of the only forward-de... More
ESSEX Amphibious Ready Group
U.S. Navy aviation boatswain's mates prepare a U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom helicopter, assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 262, for takeoff aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2)... More
ESSEX Amphibious Ready Group
Fire Controlman 2nd Class Stephen Woodall (left) and Fire Controlman 3rd Class Kyle Schropp (right), both assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), hoist a Rolling Airframe Mis... More
U.S. Navy Aircrew Survival Equipmentman Stephanie Scott,
U.S. Navy Aircrew Survival Equipmentman Stephanie Scott, foreground, and Culinary Specialist Seaman Joan Clarice Santiago, raise the American flag during morning colors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Es... More
Capt. David Fluker, commanding officer of the forward-deployed amphibi...
SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 24, 2010) Capt. David Fluker, commanding officer of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), explains the flight deck status board to U.S. Ambassador to Japan John V. ... More
U.S. Ambassador to Japan John V. Roos departs through honor side boys ...
SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 24, 2010) U.S. Ambassador to Japan John V. Roos departs through honor side boys after touring the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is part of the forward-dep... More
Sailors prepare the Sea Sparrow system aboard USS Essex.
EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 28, 2010) Fire Controlman prepare to load a RIM-7P into the Sea Sparrow Surface Missile System aboard the forward deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The Essex Amphibious Re... More
Sailors prepare ammunition aboard USS Essex.
EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 28, 2010) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Bryce Perkins, from Tuscon, Ariz., and Fire Controlman 2nd Class Jonathan Connor, from Collegetown, Penn., prepare Sea Sparrow Surface Missile System amm... More
Sailors conduct anti-terrorism training aboard USS Harpers Ferry.
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 29, 2010) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Travius Caldwell, left, anti-terrorism training supervisor, trains Quartermaster Seaman Ashley Todd in proper handling of an M-16 riffle aboard the amphib... More
The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 29, 2010) The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO-199), center, transfers fuel to the guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67), right, as the amphibious... More
A dental officer performs exam aboard USS Essex.
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 29, 2010) Lt. Cmdr. Jason Brezovic, dental officer aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), performs a routine examination in one of the ship's dental examinati... More
Sailor checks the bearing of USS Harpers Ferry.
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 29, 2010) Ensign Nathan Furr, operations division officer aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), looks at the gyro compass repeater to check the ship's true bear... More