PACIFIC OCEAN (May 10, 2022) A CV-22 Osprey attached to U.S. Air Force 8th Special Operations Squadron idles on the flight deck of 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 Seaman Donita Burks)