150616-N-FB203-029 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 16, 2015) Fireman Recruit Roberto Ramon and Machinist Mate 3rd Class Brandon Bombardier work on the boiler in the aft main machinery room 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 2nd Class Sean P. Gallagher/Released)