USS Essex (LHD 2)
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USS Essex (LHD 2) is the second ship to be commissioned in the WASP-class of multipurpose amphibious assault ships. The principle mission of Essex is to conduct prompt, sustained operations at sea, primarily as the centerpiece and flagship of the Amphibious Ready Group. LHDs provide the means to transport, deploy, command and support all elements of a Marine landing force of over 2,000 troops during an assault by air and amphibious craft.
Designed to be versatile, Essex has the option of simultaneously using helicopters, Harrier jets, and Landing Craft Air Cushioned (LCAC), as well as conventional landing craft and assault vehicles in various combinations. LHDs missions, while operating with an aircraft carrier battle group. The ship's extensive medical facilities consist of six medical operating rooms, four dental operating rooms, medical laboratories and hospital facilities capable of caring for 600 patients.
In carrying out its primary mission, the 844-foot long, 44,000-ton Essex will transport and land ashore troops, tanks, trucks, artillery, and other supplies necessary to support an assault.
ABOUT THE SHIP
Keel Laid : March 20,1989
Christening: March 16, 1991
Commissioning: October 17, 1992 in San Diego, CA
15th MEU pilots conduct day, night landing ops | A U.S. Marine piloting an AV-8B Harrier with Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off from the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) off the coast of San Diego Feb. 24, 2015. The pilots and flight crew of VMM-161 (Rein.) conducted both day and night operations in order to prepare for future exercises and operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Steve H. Lopez/Released)
Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ESXARG):
USS Essex (LHD 2), USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS Rushmore (LSD 47)
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PMINT
Started by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary Mar 7, 2015. 0 Replies 0 Likes
15th Marine Expeditionary Unit Story by Cpl. Anna Albrecht USS ESSEX, At sea – U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit embarked aboard the Essex Amphibious Ready Group’s three ships…Continue
Tags: USS Anchorage, USS Rushmore, USS Essex, MEU, PHIBRON 3
Current Deployment
Started by Jim Hoyt Feb 4, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes
As posted in my email to the group, our son is a corpsman attached to VMA 211 currently aboard the Essex (in Thailand right now). As this is his first deployment we have little info on the daily…Continue
Bad Timing
Started by MIKE GONZALES. Last reply by NavyDads Admin (Paul) Nov 27, 2010. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Major,major bummer!!.Got a call from my Michael last night and they canceled his leave time that was scheduled for New Years, because of the BS in Korea,Had a huge party planed for him and…Continue
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Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on April 20, 2015 at 4:25pm
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150416-N-IC565-071 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 16, 2015) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) and the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) conduct maneuverers in the Pacific Ocean during a strait transit exercise. Essex is underway participating in a certification exercise with the Essex Amphibious Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bradley J. Gee/Released)
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Prevention Month; join the Marines and Sailors the 15th MEU and the Essex ARG and take a stand against sexual assault.
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150323-N-MD297-190 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 23, 2015) – Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) and San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) conduct a strait training exercise. Essex is underway participating in a Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), which is comprised of Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) THREE and 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Huey D. Younger Jr./Released) — at 32nd Street Naval Base San Diego.
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An MV-22B Osprey takes off from the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of San Diego March 20, 2015. The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit is embarked aboard the three ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group – the USS Essex, USS Anchorage (LPD 23), and USS Rushmore (LSD 47), to continue their integration with their Navy counterparts as they prepare for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry/Released)
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150319-N-MD297-041 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 19, 2015) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) transits the Pacific Ocean. Essex is underway participating in a composite training unit exercise with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Huey D. Younger Jr./Released)
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150317-N-FB203-285 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 17, 2015) Sailors from the Blackjacks of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 perform maintenance on an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is underway participating in a composite training unit exercise with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean P. Gallagher/Released)
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U.S. Marines and Sailors enjoy some sun as they prepare to leave port on the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) aboard Naval Base San Diego March 16, 2015. The 15th MEU is embarked aboard the three ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group - the USS Essex, USS Anchorage (LPD 23), and USS Rushmore (LSD 47) – during COMPTUEX to continue integrating and training with the PHIBRON and ship staffs as they prepare for deployment later this spring. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elize McKelvey/Released)
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Stayin’ sharp!
A live-fire exercise aboard USS Essex (LHD 2), currently underway with Commander, Amphibious Squadron 3 and 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit...
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150302-N-FB203-055 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 2, 2015) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Sam Simeon searches the night sky for possible air contacts while standing lookout watch aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is underway conducting an amphibious squadron and Marine expeditionary unit integration training exercise with Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 3 and the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean P. Gallagher/Released)
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Underway March 2015 -- Pacific Ocean
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