200425-N-SH168-1283 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 25, 2020) An AV/8B Harrier, attached to the �Tomcats� of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, prepares for takeoff from the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is underway in the eastern Pacific Ocean conducting routine maritime operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Luke McGovern/Released)