171012-N-NB142-141 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 12, 2017) Military Sealift Command Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187) is underway alongside the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a replenishment-at-sea. Essex is conducting routine operations off the coast of Southern California. (U. S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chandler Harrell/Released)