Master-At-Arms 1st Class Michael Norval deadlifts 225 pounds during a competition aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) to celebrate the Essex gym reopening, Aug. 16, 2024. Essex is homeported in San Diego, conducting a maintenance period to upgrade and refurbish many key systems aboard. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Richard E. Anglin)