Sailors and Marines aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) held a command-wide observance ceremony in honor and support of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month, June 22.
The observance covered the history of LGBT rights and related civil rights movements. The event was hosted by Essex’s multicultural committee and featured several speakers, including Essex’s commanding officer.
Essex is currently deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.
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