SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 18, 2020) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Island Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), takes off from the flight deck of the America. Marines and Sailors aboard the America regularly conduct flight operations while underway to maintain their readiness to respond to contingencies. America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st MEU team, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Cpl. Isaac Cantrell)
Date Taken: | 04.18.2020 |
Date Posted: | 04.19.2020 06:27 |
Photo ID: | 6178991 |
VIRIN: | 200418-M-WB494-2201 |
Resolution: | 5184x3456 |
Size: | 23.73 MB |
Location: | SOUTH CHINA SEA |
Web Views: | 103 |
Downloads: | 18 |
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