151215-N-EV723-228 SAN DIEGO (Dec. 15, 2015) Ship’s Serviceman 3rd Class Jeremy Masiello delivers the traditional first kiss as the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) returns from a deployment. Essex is the flagship of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is returning from a seven month deployment to the 7th and 5th Fleet areas of responsibility in support of Operation Inherent Resolve and global maritime security. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jason M. Graham/Released)

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