150331-N-FV739-064 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 31, 2015) Sailors conduct flight operations on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is underway participating in a composite unit training exercise with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Christopher A. Veloicaza/Released)