200204-N-RP442-1117 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 4, 2020) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Austin Connolly observes flight operations on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is underway in the eastern Pacific Ocean conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jenna Dobson/Released)