150627-N-MD297-069 GULF OF ADEN (JUNE 27, 2015) Gunner's mates fire a 40mm saluting battery from the vulture's row of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex, part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU), is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 5th Fleet area of operations. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Huey D. Younger ) Saluting gun is fired aboard USS Essex (LHD-2) in June 2015

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