110406-N-0120A-404 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 6, 2011) The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) transits in formation with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship JS Hyuga (DDH 181). Essex and the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) is operating off the coast of Kesenuma in support of Operation Tomodachi. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mark R. Alvarez/Released) US Navy 110406-N-0120A-404 USS Essex (LHD 2) transits in formation with JS Hyuga (DDH 181)

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