150701-N-FV739-088 GULF OF ADEN (July 1, 2015) Gunner’s Mate Seaman Derek Miller communicates with the bridge during a general quarters drill as an MV-22 Osprey aircraft prepares to land on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the flagship for the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, and, with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU), is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher A. Veloicaza/Released)