151110-N-BD107-013 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 10, 2015) Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Ryan Johnson, front, and Information Systems Technician Seaman Kimotaro Asoau program frequencies aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the flagship of the Essex Amphibious Group and, with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU), is currently operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Liam Kennedy/Released)