U.S. Marine Lt. Col. James Fallon helps out in the

U.S. Marine Lt. Col. James Fallon helps out in the galley of the USS Essex (LHD 2) at sea in the Strait of Malacca, June 15, 2015. Fallon is the executive officer of 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Marines and Sailors aboard the USS Essex enjoyed a “Steel Beach,” which consisted of grilling and playing games in the hangar bay. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anna Albrecht/Released)