220416-N-NK931-591 PACIFIC OCEAN (April. 16, 2022) – An MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 prepares to launch during night flight operations on the flight deck of Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8). LCS is a fast, agile, mission-focused platform designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS is capable of supporting forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Samuel Hardgrove)
Date Taken: | 04.16.2022 |
Date Posted: | 04.29.2022 16:27 |
Photo ID: | 7164430 |
VIRIN: | 220416-N-NK931-591 |
Resolution: | 4933x3289 |
Size: | 2.89 MB |
Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN |
Web Views: | 51 |
Downloads: | 12 |
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