PACIFIC OCEAN (May 31, 2022) Capt. Aaron Taylor, commanding officer of amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), a native of Carlsbad, California, left, and Command Master Chief Jason Ortega, command master chief of Essex, a native of San Antonio, Texas, speak with midshipmen in the wardroom of Essex, May 31, 2022. Essex is underway conducting routine operations in 3rd Fleet.

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