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Ensign Myles Evans, assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), signals Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler USNS Patuxent (T-AO-201), in preparation for a replenishment-at-sea, Feb. 5, 2026. Essex is currently underway conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Brian P. Caracci)