Essex (LHD 2) - Naval Cruise Book

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IstDivision ABOVE: One, two... Lift!!! 1st Division turns two . LEFT: These guys were always ready when these words were passed; Now set the anchor detail .

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IstDivision SN RAMIREZ SN SPRUILL SN VIGIL SA CARTER SACAVAZOS SA DENNY SA HARRIS SA KRAUS SAMATHENY SN BRYAN TOP: Are we ready for this UNREP or what? LEFT: Did you guys see those girls pass us bbbbbbby?

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IndDivision ENS SWAIM BMC FAHEY BM1 BEYER BM1 EDWARDS BM1 FUKUCHI BM1 MINES f one was to take a stroll around the -ESSEX on almost any given day while un- derway, they would see 2nd Division in action. From the well deck to the RHIB davit to the fantail, all members of 2nd Division strive to make ESSEX the best amphibious ship in the Navy. During LC AC opera- tions, 2nd Division works together to safely launch and recover LCACs. If a man were to fall overboard dur- ing the night, the boat crew, led by 2nd Divi- sion, would man up the recovery boat and re- cover the man. The Boatswain ' s Mate rate is the oldest rate in the Navy. Pip- ing, fancy work, han- dling lines and taking part in honors and cer- emonies all display the pride of 2nd Division. iakM m TOP: BMC Fahey and BMCS Wright look on as ESSEX conducts another flawless UNREP. LEFT: CHOCK one up for another successful LCAC recovery.