171011-N-AF263-280 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 11, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mates (Handling) 3rd Class Hao Vu, left, and Andrew Nelson signal a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to the “Warhorse” of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 465 to land aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is conducting routine operations off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Sabyn L. Marrs/Released)