USS Essex conducts anti-terrorism drill in San Diego

Master-at-Arms 2nd class Jonathan Keane, left, directs Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Bernardo Cruz-Trujillo, both assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), during an anti-terrorism training team drill onboard the ship, May 20, 2025. The Essex is homeported in San Diego, conducting a maintenance period to upgrade and refurbish many key systems aboard. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nettie Mae Manfull)