Fire Controlman 3rd Class Anthony Hakes, left, and Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Aaron Paredes do planks aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a competition in celebration of 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)