150531-N-FV739-316 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 31, 2015) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) and the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8) transit the Pacific Ocean during an underway replenishment. The Essex Amphibious Ready Group is operating in the U.S. 7th fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Christopher A. Veloicaza/Released)