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02 July 2025

Amphibious Assault Ship USS Essex (LHD 2) holds Change of Command Ceremony

SAN DIEGO (Jul 2, 2025) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) held a change of command ceremony on the flight deck of Essex at Naval Base San Diego, Jul. 2...

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Amphibious Assault Ship USS Essex (LHD 2) holds Change of Command Ceremony

This is an official U.S. Navy website

This is an official U.S. Navy website