170726-N-FB203-181 SAN DIEGO (July 26, 2017) Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jason Graham, left, describes the function of the ship's helm to members of the Blue Heart Foundation during a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) event aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The Department of the Navy is actively engaged in efforts to improve STEM education in the U.S. in order to ensure that an educated workforce is ready to meet the Navy and Marine Corps manning needs. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean P. Gallagher/Released)