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    USS Essex 2018 Deployment

    181217-N-RP442-1066

    ARABIAN SEA (Dec. 17, 2018) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Isaac Berwick signals an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, attached to the “Sea Elks” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 (Reinforced), on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) while on a 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 Jenna Dobson)

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    Date Taken: 12.17.2018
    Date Posted: 12.19.2018 06:36
    Photo ID: 4986480
    VIRIN: 181217-N-RP442-1066
    Resolution: 5637x3758
    Size: 1016.08 KB
    Location: ARABIAN SEA

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