USS John P. Murtha Conducts Flight Operations with 160th Airborne [Image 6 of 8]

BERING SEA

09.02.2023

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Samoluk 

U.S. Special Operations Command North

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Matthew Landwerlen, assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), signals to an MH-60M Blackhawk helicopter pilot, assigned to 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), that chalk and chains have been removed from the aircraft on the flight deck during Operation POLAR DAGGER, Sept. 2, 2023. Amphibious transport dock ships like John P. Murtha have many unique capabilities that make them ideal platforms to support special operations forces, such as the ability to embark helicopters from the joint force, launch and recover Naval Special Warfare combatant craft, and maintain all-domain awareness through advanced sensors. Operations NOBLE DEFENDER and POLAR DAGGER sharpen joint special operations integration and provides the forces the opportunity to test new capabilities and advance response options in defense of the U.S. homeland. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Samoluk)

• Date Taken: 09.02.2023
• Date Posted: 09.08.2023 23:52
• Photo ID: 8010834
• VIRIN: 230902-N-YT019-1528
• Resolution: 5568x3712
• Size: 804.04 KB
• Location: BERING SEA