211016-N-PH222-1456 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 16, 2021) Sailors prepare to remove chocks and chains from a MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, assigned to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) Squadron 21, on the flight deck aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), during routine flight operations. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, is on a rotational deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation to enhance interoperability with partners and serve 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 Ryan M. Breeden/released)
Date Taken: | 10.16.2021 |
Date Posted: | 10.18.2021 07:23 |
Photo ID: | 6892373 |
VIRIN: | 211016-N-PH222-1456 |
Resolution: | 4780x2689 |
Size: | 1.48 MB |
Location: | SOUTH CHINA SEA |
Web Views: | 28 |
Downloads: | 10 |
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