German Marine Lynx refuels aboard USS Whidbey Island [Image 6 of 11]

GULF OF ADEN, USAFRICOM, AT SEA

09.22.2011

Photo by Rachael Leslie 

U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet           

Petty Officer 1st Class Fredrick Patterson, boatswain's mate, observes flight operations as a German Marine Lynx helicopter lands for refueling aboard amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island. Whidbey Island is deployed as part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (Photo by: Petty Officer 1st Class Rachael L. Leslie)

• Date Taken: 09.22.2011
• Date Posted: 10.06.2011 03:33
• Photo ID: 468932
• VIRIN: 110922-N-GH121-036
• Resolution: 2100x1300
• Size: 460.15 KB
• Location: GULF OF ADEN, USAFRICOM, AT SEA