Had the opportunity today to visit the phenomenal crews of ROKS Marado and USS Essex. #RIMPAC2022 clearly demonstrates partners coming together with other like-minded nations who belive the seas need to be safe, secure, and open, to benefit all nations.

Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro @secnav takes a photo with Sailors assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during an all hands call aboard Essex during RIMPAC

U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Wesley Richardson and MC3 Richard Anglin

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It was a great day to be at sea!!! Following my visit to the ROKS Marado, I went aboard the mighty USS Essex (LHD 2) and met more #Sailors , #Marines , #Soldiers , & international allies and partners participating in #RIMPAC2022 . #CapableAdaptivePartners

Sailors conduct a replenishment-at-sea aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship @ussessex_lhd2 during Rim of the Pacific (@RimofthePacific ) 2022.
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U.S. Navy photos by MC3 Isaak Martinez and MC3 Christina Himes
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Air power 🚁

#RIMPAC2022 is about the nexus of national will and interoperability. It's also about the nexus of sea, land and air. Check out ⬇️ some of the Royal Australian Navy and U.S. Navy helicopters that bring air capability to maritime warfare. #CapableAdaptivePartners

U.S. Navy Sailors conduct small boat operations and search and rescue training with amphibious assault ship USS Essex CV9, June 16, 2022.
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U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Brett McMinoway and BM2 Ryan McWilliams.
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Embarked service members from the Republic of South Korea Navy and U.S. Navy Sailors observe a CMV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft, attached to Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 30, conduct flight operations with amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), June 18, 2022.

#HappyFathersDay to the dads standing watch all over the globe and those here at home. Wishing you fair winds and following seas on your special day! ⚓️

Sailors conduct flight operations aboard amphibious assault ship USS Essex CV9 June 15, 2022.

Essex is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Donita Burks.

The countdown for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 has officially begun! Are you ready?! #RIMPAC2022 #CapableAdaptivePartners
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BM2 Michael Brown, a native of Savannah, Georgia, provides a ship tour aboard @ussessex_lhd2 during Los Angeles Fleet Week.

U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Wesley Richardson

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Rich Freeman performs a magic trick during Los Angeles Fleet Week, May 30, 2022.

U.S. Navy photos by MC3 Richard E. Anglin

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@ussessex_lhd2 and @ussportlandlpd27 attend a Los Angeles baseball game during Los Angeles Fleet Week, May 30, 2022.

U.S. Navy photo by MCSN Donita Burks.

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Sailors give ship tours to the public aboard USS Essex during LAFW, May 29, 2022.

U.S. Navy photos by MC3 Richard E. Anglin.

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@ussessex_lhd2 and the @ussportlandlpd27 Sailors pose for a group photo aboard USS Iowa during LAFW

U.S. Navy photo by MCSN Donita Burks.

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Navy Band Southwest “The Destroyers” perform during Los Angeles Fleet Week, May 29, 2022.

U.S. Navy photos by MC3 Isaak Martinez

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CS3 Cave, left, and CS2 Babativa, both assigned to @ussessex_lhd2, participate in Galley Wars aboard USS Iowa (BB 61) during LAFW

U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Christina Himes.

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F/A-18E Super Hornets conduct a flyover @ussessex_lhd2 during Los Angeles Fleet Week, May 29, 2022.

U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Wesley Richardson.

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Pink’s Hot Dogs volunteers provide lunch for service members in the Bob Hope USO tents outside of @ussessex_lhd2 during Los Angeles Fleet Week, May 28, 2022.

U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Christina Himes.

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