171024-N-HP061-016 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 24, 2017) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Sebastian Franco, left, and Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Amy Rodriguez conduct a bit test on a guidance set in the hangar bay of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during Dawn Blitz 2017. The scenario-driven exercise is designed to train and integrate Navy and Marine Corps units by providing a robust training environment where forces plan and execute an amphibious assault, engage in live-fire events, and establish expeditionary advanced bases in a land and maritime threat environment to improve naval amphibious core competencies. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Donavan K. Patubo/Released)