090409-N-5538K-198 EAST CHINA SEA (April 8, 2008) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) conduct a foreign object damage walk-down before beginning flight operations. Essex is the lead ship of the only forward deployed expeditionary strike group and serves as the flagship for CTF 76. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Casey H. Kyhl/Released) US Navy 090409-N-5538K-198 Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) conduct a foreign object damage walk-down

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