150612-N-XN518-004 PACIFIC OCEAN (JUNE 12, 2015) Ensign Arthur Ewing maintains contact avoidance on the bridge of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The Essex Amphibious Ready Group is operating in the U.S. 7th fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Irwin D. Sampaga/Released)