PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 5, 2020) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the "Gunsmith" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, prepares to take off from the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during an ammunition onload. Essex is underway in the eastern Pacific Ocean conducting routine maritime operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Wesley Richardson)