PACIFIC OCEAN (June 16, 2022) Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), transit the Pacific Ocean in a rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) during small boat operations with Essex, June 16, 2022. Essex is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Isaak Martinez)