210919-N-SS900-1030 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 19, 2021) An MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to the “Black Knights” Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSC) 4, flies overhead as Sailors man the rails aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a passing honors ceremony with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Murasame-class destroyer JS Ikazuchi (DD 107) and Kongō-class guided-missile destroyer JS Chōkai (DDG 176); and Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57), and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90), Sept. 19, 2021. Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron T. Smith)
Date Taken: | 09.19.2021 |
Date Posted: | 09.22.2021 08:17 |
Photo ID: | 6845108 |
VIRIN: | 210919-N-SS900-1030 |
Resolution: | 3406x1441 |
Size: | 1.91 MB |
Location: | PHILIPPINE SEA |
Web Views: | 40 |
Downloads: | 6 |
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