150723-N-XN518-005 GULF OF ADEN (JULY 23, 2015) Sailors and Marines stand by MH-60 Sea Hawk Helicopter from the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 during flight operations on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex, home ported in San Diego, Calif., is conducting Naval operations in the 6th Fleet area of operations in support of national security interests in Europe and Africa. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Irwin D. Sampaga/Released)

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