PACIFIC OCEAN (May 10, 2022) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Dominique Simmons, from Suffolk, Va., signals to a CH-53E, attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 462 aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), May 10, 2022. Essex is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Wesley Richardson)