PACIFIC OCEAN (March 29, 2021) U.S. Marines, assigned to Combat Cargo, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fold the national ensign during a burial at sea ceremony aboard 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 William Phillips)