U.S. Pacific Fleet
200429-N-EY021-1071
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 29, 2020) Aviation Support Equipment Technician 2nd Class Marcelin Merlos simulates charging a fire plug during a toxic gas drill in the hangar bay of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is underway in the eastern Pacific Ocean conducting routine maritime operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tyler Diffie/RELEASED)
200429-N-EY021-1071
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 29, 2020) Aviation Support Equipment Technician 2nd Class Marcelin Merlos simulates charging a fire plug during a toxic gas drill in the hangar bay of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is underway in the eastern Pacific Ocean conducting routine maritime operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tyler Diffie/RELEASED)