200502-N-AN781-1018 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 2, 2020) Aviation Boatswain�s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Manuel Arias signals to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the �Wildcards� of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a passenger transfer. Essex is underway in the eastern Pacific Ocean conducting routine maritime operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William Phillips/Released)