PACIFIC OCEAN (June 22, 2022) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Garrett Solomon, from Ewa Beach, Hawaii, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), salutes a CH-53E Super Stallion, attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 462, during flight operations aboard Essex, June 22, 2022. Essex is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Isaak Martinez)