190207-M-YR007-1048 WESTERN PACIFIC (Feb. 7, 2019) A Navy SH-60 Sea Hawk helicotper conducts an aerial replenishment-at-sea aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) while on a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th MEU. The Essex ARG/13th MEU is a capable and lethal Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the 7th Fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operations. ( Marine Corps photo by


190207-M-YR007-1048 WESTERN PACIFIC (Feb. 7, 2019) A Navy SH-60 Sea Hawk helicotper conducts an aerial replenishment-at-sea aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) while on a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th MEU. The Essex ARG/13th MEU is a capable and lethal Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the 7th Fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operations. ( Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Austin Mealy/Released)


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