190521-N-YG104-0018 SAN DIEGO (May 21, 2019) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Russell Smith speaks with Sailors during an all-hands call aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Smith is visiting as part of a fleet engagement to share candid group dialogues to evoke a culture of accountable, capable, and flexible Sailors. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sarah Villegas/Released)