Information Systems Technician 1st Class Chirstian Vega, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), greets his family following the ship’s return. Essex, a part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, returned to Naval Base San Diego, March 4, after a deployment to 3rd, 5th, and 7th Fleet areas of operation in support of regional stability and a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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