Keywords: uss essex ussessex lhd 2 lhd2 arg 5th fleet 5thfleet arabian gulf arabiangulf ao ordnance gq qrf m240 weps ageo martinez ageomartinez people 150930-N-MD297-100 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 30, 2015) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Ageo Martinez simulates reloading an M240 rifle during a quick reaction force drill aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the flagship of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU), is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Huey D. Younger Jr./Released) 150930-N-MD297-100 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 30, 2015) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Ageo Martinez simulates reloading an M240 rifle during a quick reaction force drill aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the flagship of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU), is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Huey D. Younger Jr./Released) |