PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 24, 2022) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Maria Chavez, a native of San Francisco, Calif., assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), salutes an MH-60S Sea Hawk Helicopter attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 as it takes off from the flight deck of Essex, Jan. 24, 2022. Essex, flagship of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), along with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with alliances and partners and serve as a ready response for
PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 24, 2022) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Maria Chavez, a native of San Francisco, Calif., assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), salutes an MH-60S Sea Hawk Helicopter attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 as it takes off from the flight deck of Essex, Jan. 24, 2022. Essex, flagship of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), along with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with alliances and partners and serve as a ready response force to ensure maritime security and a free and open Indo-Pacific region. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Wesley Richardson)
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