SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 8, 2011)1 of 4
Sailors man the rails as the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) returns to Fleet Activities Sasebo after a two and a half month patrol of the western Pacific U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Mackenzie P. Adams (Released) 111208-N-CG241-034
SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 8, 2011)2 of 4
Sailors aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) stand the forward lookout watch following a two and a half month patrol of the western Pacific region. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William Jenkins (Released) 111208-N-BL607-063
MANILA, Philippines (Nov. 30, 2011)3 of 4
Sailors man the forward lookout watch on the signal bridge of the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) as the ship arrives in Manila for a port visit. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William Jenkins (Released) 111130-N-BL607-024
CELEBES SEA (Nov. 25, 2011)4 of 4
Sailors and Marines participate in a swim call from the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is conducting operations in the Western Pacific. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eva-Marie Ramsaran (Released) 111125-N-MW330-376
