171002-N-GZ228-035 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 2, 2017) Rear Adm. Cathal S. O’Connor, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 3, addresses local media at a press conference aboard amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during San Francisco Fleet Week 2017. Fleet weeks provide an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard team and experience America's sea services. Fleet Week San Francisco will highlight naval personnel, equipment, technology and capabilities with an emphasis on humanitarian assistance and disaster response. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jesse Monford/Released)