200204-N-RP442-1162 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 4, 2020) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Bryan Sanchez signals to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is underway in the eastern Pacific Ocean conducting routine operations. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jenna Dobson)

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