PACIFIC OCEAN (March 22, 2021) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Phillip Alicea, from St. Petersburg, Fla., signals to an AV/8B Harrier, attached to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Isaak Martinez)