211016-N-PH222-1493 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 16, 2021) Pilots, assigned to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) Squadron 21, prepare to hot seat a MH-60S Seahawk helicopter 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, is operating in the U.S. 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of 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: | 6892378 |
VIRIN: | 211016-N-PH222-1493 |
Resolution: | 4897x3265 |
Size: | 1.26 MB |
Location: | SOUTH CHINA SEA |
Web Views: | 48 |
Downloads: | 10 |
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