NATUNA SEA (Feb. 28, 2023) Aviation Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class Shelby Thomas, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35, from Chandler, Arizona, conducts checks on the main rotor of an MH-60R SeaHawk, attached to HSM 35, on the flight deck prior to flight deck operations aboard Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Oakland (LCS 24) as the ship sails across the Natuna Sea, Feb. 28, 2023. Oakland, part of Destroyer Squadron 7, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with Allies and 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 Sang Kim)
Date Taken: | 02.28.2023 |
Date Posted: | 03.06.2023 22:56 |
Photo ID: | 7662768 |
VIRIN: | 230228-N-HV010-1043 |
Resolution: | 7952x5304 |
Size: | 1.71 MB |
Location: | NATUNA SEA |
Hometown: | CHANDLER, ARIZONA, US |
Web Views: | 40 |
Downloads: | 12 |
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