171006-N-AF263-179 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 6, 2017) Sailors and Marines man the rails on the flight deck of the Wasp-Class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a parade of ships at Fleet Week San Francisco. Fleet Weeks provides an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard team and to experience America's sea services. Fleet Week San Francisco highlights naval personnel, equipment, technology, and capabilities, with an emphasis on humanitarian assistance and disaster response. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Sabyn L. Marrs/Released)