150725-N-FB203-124 INDIAN OCEAN (July 25, 2015) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Jonathan Martell safely removes chocks from an MV-22 Osprey from the “Greyhawks” of Marine Medium-lift Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced) during flight operations aboard USS Essex (LHD 2) July 25, 2015. Essex, a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship, homeported in San Diego, 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 2nd Class Sean P. Gallagher/Released)

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