171006-N-EV723-139 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 6, 2017) Sailors and Marines man the rails of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a parade of ships at Fleet Week San Francisco 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 1st Class Jason M. Graham)