190206-N-NI420-1177 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 6, 2019) Sailors conduct self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) familiarity training in the hangar bay of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/13th MEU is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies, and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Molly DiServio/Released)