GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 12, 2018) – Hull Maintenance Technician 3rd Class Zachary Yenco removes the cut off portion of an oxygen bottle aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a regularly scheduled deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/13th MEU is a flexible and persistent Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operation in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jacob Owen)
Date Taken: | 12.12.2018 |
Date Posted: | 12.12.2018 11:14 |
Photo ID: | 4968099 |
VIRIN: | 181212-N-RY670-1129 |
Resolution: | 5568x3712 |
Size: | 1.15 MB |
Location: | AE |
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