PACIFIC OCEAN (March 24, 2021) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Cody McCracken, from Kansas City, Mo., signals to an F-35B Lightning II, attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 13, 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 2nd Class Jenna Dobson)