200719-N-RP442-1115 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 19, 2020) Aviation Boatswain�s Mate (Handling) Airman Chad Kihoi observes flight operations while standing fire watch on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is underway in the eastern Pacific Ocean conducting routine maritime operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jenna Dobson/Released)