160210-N-FB203-014 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 10, 2016) Captain Brian Finnman, Amphibious Wafare Detachment Director, gives a brief about the mission of the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center to officers in the wardroom of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is currently pierside preparing for a scheduled maintenance availability. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean P. Gallagher/Released)