PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Aug. 10, 2020) The amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) conducts a lift of opportunity of vintage military aircraft. Salute Their Service, Honor Their Hope is the theme of the commemoration in Hawaii in recognition of the WWII veterans and civilians who contributed to the end of the war. The 75th Commemoration of the End of WWII will include three Legacy of Peace Aerial Parades and will culminate with the official ceremony on USS Missouri (BB 63) on September 2. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Rodriguez Santiago)