150828-N-ZF573-087 ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 28, 2015) - The

150828-N-ZF573-087 ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 28, 2015) - The Wasp class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) sails in the Arabian Gulf. Theodore Roosevelt is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chris Brown/Released)