170508-N-HP061-136 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 8, 2017) Sailors assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) shoot the M9 service pistol aboard the aircraft elevator during a weapons qualification. Essex is conducting sea trials off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Donovan Patubo/Released)