Essex (LHD 2) - Naval Cruise Book

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X-lDivision MAC DECENT MA1 ANDREWS MAI MORSE ABOVE: An outing in Hong Kong, but without a Bullseye, these guys get lost!

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X-2 • • a - l ion I Ihe Security Division in ESSEX is a multi-faceted organization, tasked » with a myriad of different respon- sibilities. First and foremost is the safety and security of ESSEX, her crew and the assets contained therein. In addition to physical security and law enforcement, ESSEX Security Divi- sion has gained the respect as one of the front runners in force protection afloat in the Pacific Fleet. Although, to protect and serve has been the police officer ' s motto for years, on ESSEX we prefer our motto — Shipmates helping shipmates . MA2 VAN LUE MA2 GOMEZ MA3 DAVIS ENS JOHNSON ' ?? ' . MA1 MEDINA LN1 MILLER w mm i ' A yv-. i M - ( 1 « ■ 1 1 91 -5%f[ . ' ■5 1 : .. ABOVE: It ' s hard to believe, but MA ' s actually do smile.

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MedicalDepartment i CDR WALL Department Head T he Medical Department performs ESSEX ' secondary mission - that of - hospital ship. As the centerpiece of the Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), ESSEX is the primary casualty receiving and treatment ship. Responsible for the medical care of over 5,000 Sailors and Marines, she possesses one of the largest medical facilities afloat, second only to the Navy ' s dedicated hospital ships. Equippeti with a complete medical and surgical staff, ESSEX is able to provide health care comparable to many large hospitals. The full compliment of ancilliary services includes: two x-ray rooms, a laboratory with blood banking capabilities, three surgical suites, an intensive-care unit, a general medicine ward, a full-services pharmacy, a central steriliza- tion room, and a daily sick-call. The Medical department , ever vigi- lant, lives by its motto, Standing by, ready to assist.