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SAN DIEGO (Dec. 15, 2015) Ship’s Serviceman 3rd Class Jeremy Masiello delivers the traditional first kiss as the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) returns from a deployment. Essex is the flagship of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is returning from a seven month deployment to the 7th and 5th Fleet areas of responsibility in support of Operation Inherent Resolve and global maritime security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jason M. Graham/Released)