200428-N-EY021-1106 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 28, 2020) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) conducts a fueling-at-sea with the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27). Essex is underway in the eastern Pacific Ocean conducting routine maritime operations. This image was created using digital panorama techniques. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tyler Diffie/Released)