BALTIC SEA (June 13, 2024) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman John Mccolligan, assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21), fixes chains to a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), on New York’s flight deck, June 13, 2024. New York is underway in the Baltic Sea in support of the exercise Baltic Operations 2024 (BALTOPS24) as part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (WSP ARG)-24th MEU (SOC). BALTOPS24 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. The exercise, led by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jesse Turner)
Date Taken: | 06.13.2024 |
Date Posted: | 06.15.2024 07:45 |
Photo ID: | 8478279 |
VIRIN: | 240613-N-UF626-1103 |
Resolution: | 5871x3643 |
Size: | 7.14 MB |
Location: | BALTIC SEA |
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