170816-N-XN518-138 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 16, 2017) An MV-22 Osprey tilt rotor aircraft takes off from the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD2) during flight operations. Essex is underway conducting sea trials and flight deck certifications off the coast of Southern California. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Irwin Sampaga/Released)

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