151115-N-HP061-030 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 15, 2015) Seaman Arturo Curial-Perez stands safety watch in the well deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a swim call. Essex is the flagship of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU), is currently operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Donavan K. Patubo/Released)