RELEASED PACIFIC OCEAN (July 21, 2018) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Cesar Villanueva signals to lower an aircraft elevator carrying cargo to the hangar bay of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a vertical replenishment while on a regularly scheduled deployment of Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/MEU team is a strong, flexible, responsive, and consistent force capable of maneuver warfare across all domains; it is equipped and scalable to respond to any crisis from humanitarian assistance and


RELEASED PACIFIC OCEAN (July 21, 2018) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Cesar Villanueva signals to lower an aircraft elevator carrying cargo to the hangar bay of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a vertical replenishment while on a regularly scheduled deployment of Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/MEU team is a strong, flexible, responsive, and consistent force capable of maneuver warfare across all domains; it is equipped and scalable to respond to any crisis from humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to contingency operations.


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