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    USS Charleston prepares for flight operations in the South China Sea [Image 8 of 8]

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    USS Charleston prepares for flight operations in the South China Sea

    230126-N-HG846-1671 SOUTH CHINA SEA (January 25, 2023) – Aviation Electronics Mate 3rd Class Annabelle Gottwald, from Richland, Michigan, conducts a preflight procedures in the cockpit of an MH-60S Seahawk assigned to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 on the flight deck aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) in the South China Sea, Jan. 26. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron 7, is on a rotational deployment, 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 a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Serianni)

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    Date Taken: 01.25.2023
    Date Posted: 01.31.2023 20:58
    Photo ID: 7611016
    VIRIN: 230126-N-HG846-1671
    Resolution: 4202x6303
    Size: 1.13 MB
    Location: SOUTH CHINA SEA
    Hometown: RICHLAND, MICHIGAN, US

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