180922-N-WM647-4035 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sep. 22, 2018) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Paul Bush, from Mukilteo, Wash., prepares for an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the “Golden Falcons” Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 to hover over the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) during a search and rescue exercise, as part of Valiant Shield 2018. Valiant shield is a U.S. only, biennial field training exercise (FTX) with a focus on integration of joint training in a blue–water environment among U.S. forces. This training enables real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating, tracking, and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land, and in cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Elesia Patten)
Date Taken: | 09.22.2018 |
Date Posted: | 09.23.2018 22:46 |
Photo ID: | 4769005 |
VIRIN: | 180922-N-WM647-4035 |
Resolution: | 4327x2886 |
Size: | 1.02 MB |
Location: | PHILIPPINE SEA |
Web Views: | 39 |
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