USS Essex (CV-9), the lead ship of the Essex class, participated in multiple campaigns in the Pacific, including Wake Island, Palau, Leyte Gulf, and Okinawa.

It is a testament to U.S. industry that it was able to complete so many of the carriers quickly, beginning with the 30,000-ton USS Essex (CV-9), which was commissioned on December 31, 1942.

It is a testament to U.S. industry that it was able to complete so many of the carriers quickly, beginning with the 30,000-ton USS Essex (CV-9), which was commissioned on December 31, 1942.

A proud Navy veteran, Gerald served aboard the USS Essex CV-9. He was also a retired Tool & Die Maker from Chrysler Trenton Engine Plant. Services have been held.

A proud Navy veteran, Gerald served aboard the USS Essex CV-9. He was also a retired Tool & Die Maker from Chrysler Trenton Engine Plant. Services have been held.

Members of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit returned to their San Diego homeport on Friday after a deployment near the ...

One Gallatin native calls an amphibious assault ship home. Petty Officer 2nd Class Jacob Moss serves aboard the U.S. Navy Wasp class ship, USS Essex – deployed along with the 11th Marine ...