PACIFIC OCEAN (March 28, 2022) Seaman Greg Lauron, a native of Los Angeles, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), handles line during sea and anchor operations aboard Essex, March 28, 2022. Essex is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Isaak Martinez)