151017-N-BU440-010 ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 17, 2015) Capt. Pete M. Mantz is relieved as commanding officer of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) in the pilot house by Essex's executive officer Capt. Brian J. Quin as part of the change of command. Essex is the flagship of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU), is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Molly A. Sonnier/Released)
Date Taken: | 10.16.2015 |
Date Posted: | 10.21.2015 00:43 |
Photo ID: | 2241934 |
VIRIN: | 151017-N-BU440-010 |
Resolution: | 2784x1848 |
Size: | 380.8 KB |
Location: | USS ESSEX, ARABIAN GULF |
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