SAN DIEGO (Dec. 15, 2015) Sailors man the rails while pulling into Naval Base San Diego aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the flagship of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is returning from a seven month deployment to the 7th and 5th Fleet areas of responsibility in support of Operation Inherent Resolve and global maritime security. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Molly A. Sonnier/Released)