SAN DIEGO (May 11, 2015) Sailors aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) man a .50-caliber machine-gun mount as Essex leaves for a scheduled deployment as part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG). The Essex ARG is comprised of USS Essex, amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47), and the amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23), which is embarking upon its maiden deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Christopher A. Veloicaza/ Released)