USS Essex and Stennis Carrier Strike Group 

12/24/2018
The Essex Amphibious Ready Group and the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group are conducting integrated operations in the Arabian Sea to ensure stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. 12.13.2018 Photo by Petty…

Avengers and the F-35B

04/09/2018
F-35B Lighting IIs assigned to the “Avengers” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 participate in a Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT) exercise and Maj. Chris Brandt, F-35B pilot assigned to VMFA 211, conducts an interview on the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) in the Pacific…

Deck Landing Qualifications Onboard the USS Essex

10/30/2017
Video:Deck Landing Qualifications Onboard the USS Essex

Dropping in Unannounced: 15th MEU Marines Execute Vertical Raid

06/25/2015
Video:Dropping in Unannounced: 15th MEU Marines Execute Vertical Raid