CORAL SEA (Apr. 17, 2023) Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Kevan Thomas, a search and rescue swimmer, from Indianhead, Maryland, prepares to dive into the Coral Sea from a 7-meter rigid-hulled inflatable boat (RIB) while conducting search and rescue/small boat operations with Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Oakland (LCS 24) as Oakland sails across the Coral Sea, Apr. 17, 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: | 04.17.2023 |
Date Posted: | 05.11.2023 03:34 |
Photo ID: | 7747438 |
VIRIN: | 230417-N-HV010-2028 |
Resolution: | 4677x7012 |
Size: | 1.93 MB |
Location: | CORAL SEA |
Web Views: | 14 |
Downloads: | 7 |
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