Fast Rope Practice Sailors fast rope onto the deck of the USS Essex as the ship participates in the multinational Rim of the Pacific exercise in Hawaiian waters, Aug. 26, 2020. Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper was onboard to observe the operation. SHARE: Download: Full Size (1.14 MB) Credit: Jim Garamone, DOD VIRIN: 200826-D-FN314-002.JPG Photo Gallery