100125-N-5215E-048 PHILLIPPINE SEA (Jan. 25, 2010) Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airman Michael Aranas backs up an aircraft tractor on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is underway for her annual spring patrol throughout the western Pacific region. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew A. Ebarb/Released) US Navy 100125-N-5215E-048 Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airman Michael Aranas backs up an aircraft tractor

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