SAN DIEGO (March 19, 2021) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Ashley Norman, from New Braunfels, Texas, handles line during sea and anchor on the fantail of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is conducting routine operations underway in the eastern Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jenna Dobson)