170822-N-XN518-043 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 22, 2017) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Kevin Graves stows ammunition in a weapons magazine aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during an ammunition onload. Essex is underway conducting sea trials and flight deck certifications off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Irwin Sampaga/Released)