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ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 18, 2021) Capt. Kelly Fletcher, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), and Master Chief Machinist Mate Ismael Martinez observe newly frocked chief petty officers standing in formation during a chief pinning ceremony aboard Essex, Nov. 18. Essex and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations 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 2nd Class Brett McMinoway)
| Date Taken: | 11.18.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 11.18.2021 13:42 |
| Photo ID: | 6945826 |
| VIRIN: | 211118-N-EB193-1479 |
| Resolution: | 3974x2639 |
| Size: | 984.74 KB |
| Location: | ARABIAN GULF |
| Web Views: | 20 |
| Downloads: | 6 |
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