The amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) departs San Diego for a deployment in support of the Navy's maritime strategy in Philippines sea.

Essex is the command ship for Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 3 and the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) from the Essex Amphibious Ready Group.

U.S. and the Philippines will conduct maritime operations training to boost their joint ability to enhance mutual defense capabilities and further the maritime security capabilities of the U.S. and the Philippines.

The Essex is a Waspclass assault vessel commissioned in October 1992, with a crew compliment of 1,200 sailors and 2,200 Marines. Essex's aerial capabilities include F35's, Harriers, Ospreys, heavylift helicopters, and can handle LCAC's for troop movements.

MAREX PH demonstrates U.S. commitment to the region and their longstanding treaty allies.
to build enduring, mutually beneficial relationships and invest in training to ensure a Free and Open IndoPacific.

00:05 USS Essex (LHD 2) departs from San Diego
02:00 Welcome distinguished visitors from the Philippine Navy and Marines
02:39 Marine loads Av8b Harriers during Noble Fusion exercise
05:06 Marine conduct fastrope training
06:31 Marine rehearse for upcoming raids

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Video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Wesley Richardson | Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Derivative Work by War is Boring.

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