100128-N-5215E-057 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 28, 2010) Fire Controlman prepare to load a RIM-7P into the Sea Sparrow Surface Missile System aboard the forward deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The Essex Amphibious Ready Group is conducting a spring patrol. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew A. Ebarb/Released) US Navy 100128-N-5215E-057 Sailors prepare the Sea Sparrow system aboard USS Essex

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