PACIFIC OCEAN (April 14, 2021) Marine Corps Cpl. Michael Grossman, a UH-1Y Venom crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, observes the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) after takeoff, April 14, 2021. Essex is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. Third Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo Cpl. Israel Chincio)