PACIFIC OCEAN (July 22, 2020) An F-35B Lightning II, attached to the "Wake" of Marine Fighter Attack squadron (VMFA) 211, prepares to launch from 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)