PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 10, 2015) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) Airman Edward Lovejoy refuels an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during an ammunition onload. Essex is underway completing certifications in preparation for an upcoming deployment. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher B. Janik/Released) USS Essex operations 150210-N-EV723-013

---

Size: 1938px × 1290px
Photo credit: © PJF Military Collection / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: 2, amphibious, armed, assault, bulk, conflict, dvids, essex, forces, import, lhd, military, nmcs, ship, states, united, uss, war