120126-N-S0729-131 - SASEBO, Japan (January 26, 2012) - Damage Controlman 2nd Class Daniel Marks debriefs the at-sea fire party after a drill aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex, commanded by Capt. David Fluker, is the lead ship in the only forward-deployed amphibious ready group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adam M. Bennett/Released)