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)
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 |
Web Views: | 58 |
Downloads: | 9 |
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