100905-N-5215E-054 OKINAWA, Japan (Sept. 5, 2010) A landing craft utility (LCU) pulls into the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is part of the forward-deployed Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is underway preparing for an upcoming patrol. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Matthew A. Ebarb/Released) US Navy 100905-N-5215E-054 A landing craft utility pulls into the well deck of USS Essex (LHD 2)

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