220111-N-MR124-1056 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 11, 2022) Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Aaron Ramirez, a native of El Paso, Tex., stands lookout watch aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS O’Kane (DDG 77) while Wasp-class Landing Helicopter Dock USS Essex (LHD-2) sails behind the O’Kane, Jan. 11. O’Kane, part of the USS Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) along with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with alliances and partners and serve as a ready response force to ensure maritime security and a free an


220111-N-MR124-1056 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 11, 2022) Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Aaron Ramirez, a native of El Paso, Tex., stands lookout watch aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS O’Kane (DDG 77) while Wasp-class Landing Helicopter Dock USS Essex (LHD-2) sails behind the O’Kane, Jan. 11. O’Kane, part of the USS Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) along with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with alliances and partners and serve as a ready response force to ensure maritime security and a free and open Indo-Pacific region. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Elisha Smith)


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