211206-N-PH222-2474 SAVU SEA (Dec. 6, 2021)
Aviation Electronic's Technician 2nd Class Labaron Johnson, from Conroe, Texas, assigned to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, gives a tour to members of the Timor-Leste Defense Force of an MH-60S Sea Hawk from the flight deck aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise. In its 27th year, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partnered navies’ abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, 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)
Date Taken: | 12.06.2021 |
Date Posted: | 12.06.2021 21:01 |
Photo ID: | 6967395 |
VIRIN: | 211206-N-PH222-2474 |
Resolution: | 4438x3170 |
Size: | 1.08 MB |
Location: | SAVU SEA |
Hometown: | CONROE, TEXAS, US |
Web Views: | 72 |
Downloads: | 8 |
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