240426-N-EV253-1099 PAGE, AZ. (April 26, 2024) – Lt. Claire Thatcher, a helicopter pilot assigned to the “Merlins” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 3, and from Orange, California, provides a hands-on experience to guests in an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter during a community engagement at Page Municipal Airport in Page, Arizona, April 26, 2024. The engagement, held in conjunction with the Navajo Language Unity Club of Page High School, was open to the community and featured a static display of the aircraft, during which attendees were able to observe and interact with a nearly all-women team of U.S. Navy aviators, crew and personnel. The Merlins were also joined by Sailors and Future Sailors assigned to Navy Recruiting Station, Flagstaff, Arizona. HSC-3 is the Navy’s West Coast MH-60S Fleet Replacement Squadron, responsible for training pilots and aircrewmen by providing the most capable warfighters to the Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sara Eshleman)
Date Taken: | 04.26.2024 |
Date Posted: | 04.29.2024 14:52 |
Photo ID: | 8369766 |
VIRIN: | 240426-N-EV253-1099 |
Resolution: | 4928x3280 |
Size: | 1.75 MB |
Location: | PAGE, ARIZONA, US |
Hometown: | ORANGE, CALIFORNIA, US |
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