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Helicopter Operations at Sea

Dynamic visuals of military helicopters conducting operations aboard naval ships, including in-flight refueling and vertical replenishments.

February 3, 2007 - A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter conducts carrier qualification evolution aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD-5) in the Red Sea.
February 3, 2007 - A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter conducts carrier qualification evolution aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD-5) in the Red Sea.
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PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 27, 2022) Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) Airman Jacob Bauer, from Baltimore, left, and Seaman Anthony Rios, from Sanelizario, Texas, both assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20), removes chains from an AH-1Z Cobra helicopter from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265. Green Bay, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan D. Berlier)EAST CHINA SEA (Aug. 31, 2022) Sailors, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6), conduct flight operations with an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, Detachment 6, on the ships flight deck during an underway in the East China Sea, Aug. 31, 2022. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.An MH-60S Nighthawk attached to the "Tridents" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9 approaches the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck during an ammunition onload, Sept. 25, 2022. Ford is underway in Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications and workups for a scheduled deployment this fall.SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 18, 2012) Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) connect tethering lines to a SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopter during a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3). George Washington and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Asia-Pacific region. The U.S. Navy is constantly deployed to preserve peace, protect commerce, and deter aggression through forward presence. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting.220816-N-XN177-1093 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 16, 2022) - Sailors re-install seats in an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Aug. 16, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 22, 2022) Rear Adm. Buzz Donnelly departs Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) in a MH-60R Helicopter during a routine visit in the Philippine Sea on Oct. 22, 2022. Chancellorsville is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific and is assigned to Commander, Task Force 70, a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of its allies and partners in the region.Pacific Ocean, August 19, 2012 - A plane captain signals a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter that all chocks and chains have been removed aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20). Two USMC CH-46 (Sea Knight) Cargo Helicopters, part of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 (HMM-262), practice landing onto the flight deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2). The Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit who spent two months participating in various training operations on and off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Sasebo, Japan, Pohang, Korea, and Hong Kong, China. China. Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN)221020-N-XN177-1074 EAST CHINA SEA (Oct. 20, 2022) - An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 takes off from the flight deck aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Oct. 20, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.220804-N-VJ326-1135 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 4, 2022) - An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 takes off from the flight deck aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Aug. 4, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.220613-N-OK195-0077 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 13, 2022) Lt. Nicholas Hemberg, attached to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46, signals to an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter as they prepare to depart from the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103), June 13, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is underway completing a certification exercise to increase U.S. and allied interoperability and warfighting capability before a future deployment. The George H.W. Bush CSG is an integrated combat weapons system that delivers superior combat capability to deter, and if necessary, defeat America's adversaries in support of national security. Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 is the offensive air and strike component of CSG-10 and the George H.W. Bush CSG. The squadrons of CVW-7 are Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143, VFA-103, VFA-86, VFA-136, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 40, Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121, Helicopter Combat221129-N-UF592-1189 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 29, 2022) Sailors observe as an MH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to the Golden Falcons of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12, lands on the flight deck of the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), during flight operations in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 29. HSC 12, originally established as Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 2 on March 7, 1952, is the oldest active operational Navy helicopter squadron. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports Alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 20, 2022) Aviation Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Alasdair Reid, from Wellington, New Zealand, directs an AS332 Super Puma on the flight deck of USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Matthew Perry (T-AKE 9). Operating as part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, Abraham Lincoln is conducting training to preserve and protect a free and open Indo-Pacific region.220814-A-EQ028-1108 RED SEA (Aug. 14, 2022) An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26 delivers supplies during a vertical replenishment aboard the expeditionary sea base USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB 3) in the Red Sea, Aug. 14. Lewis B. Puller is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.RED SEA (Oct. 17, 2019) Sailors send a fuel line up to an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Grandmasters of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46 during helicopter in-flight refueling training aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96). Bainbridge is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.PACIFIC OCEAN (July 21, 2022) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Jaden Journet directs an MH-60R Sea Hawk, assigned to the "Easyriders" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 37, on the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90) as it departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, four submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.221102-N-EU502-2008 WESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 2, 2022) - An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 takes off from the flight deck aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Nov. 2, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.220803-N-VJ326-4124 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 3, 2022) - U.S. Marines prepare to load supplies onto a CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) on the flight deck aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Aug. 3, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.051103-N-5345W-190. Base: USS Enterprise (CVN 65)030117-N-7781D-010. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75)220718-N-CM110-1035 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 18, 2022) - An CH-53 Sea Stallion aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) prepares to land aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), July 18, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.220607-N-CY569-1101 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 7, 2022) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the Proud Warriors of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 72, lands on the flight deck of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), June 7, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and Partner interests.220719-N-XN177-2010 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 19, 2022) - Sailors remove chocks and chains from an UH-1Y Venom helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) on the flight deck aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), July 19, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.220902-N-EI127-1149PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 2, 2022) - An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC 21), lands on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Sept. 2. Makin Island is designed to field an integrated amphibious force that can support operational commanders around the globe with both strike and amphibious capabilities. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is underway conducting integrated training operations with the13th Marine Expeditionary Unit in the U.S. 3rd Fleet to prepare for an upcoming deployment.220820-A-EQ028-1010 GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 20, 2022) Airmen Spence Fiorey observes an Mh-60S Seahawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26 arrive at the expeditionary sea base USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB 3) in the Gulf of Aden, Aug. 20. Lewis B. Puller is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.010330-N-8500S-002. Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ 2001 Base: Uss Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Major Command Shown: FLTCOMBATCAMGRUPAC221205-N-DF558-1102 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 5, 2022) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14 transports ammunition to the dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4) from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.PHILIPPINE SEA (April 28, 2022) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the Chargers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14, transports cargo from the Military Sea Lift Command Dry Cargo and Ammunition Ship USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 14) to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), during a vertical replenishment-at-sea. Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.221207-N-XN177-2037 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 7, 2022) - A UH-1Y Venom helicopter assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 369 lands aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Dec. 7, 2022. Tripoli is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.TOKYO BAY (Sept. 17, 2022) Seaman Pa Lar from Lincoln, Nebraska, stands ready to chalk and chain an MH-60S Sea Hawk Helicopter assigned to the Golden Falcons” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 during a deck landing qualification (DLQ) aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) while operating in Tokyo Bay, Sept. 17. Milius is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force.220416-N-SY758-1128 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 16, 2022) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7, deposits ammunition onto the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during an ammunition onload with the dry cargo USNS William Mclean (T-AKE 12), April 16, 2022. George H.W. Bush provides the national command authority flexible, tailorable war fighting capability through the carrier strike group that maintains maritime stability and security in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests.220922-N-LK647-0070 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 22, 2022) Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Richie Zapata washes salt off of an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter, assigned to the Spartans of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 70 (HSM-70), aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) following the ships completion of Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT). Normandy is underway as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group conducting SWATT exercises to increase lethality, ensure combat readiness, and promote tactical innovation. SWATT is led by the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center, whose mission is to increase the tactical proficiency and lethality of the surface force.220831-N-EJ843-1077 BALTIC SEA (Aug. 31, 2022) U.S. Navy Sailors transit supplies transported by an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during a replenishment-at-sea Aug. 31, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.PHILIPPINE SEA (May 15, 2022) A pilot boards an MH-60R helicopter assigned to USS Gridley (DDG 101) on the flight deck of Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) during flight quarters. Benfold is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navys largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleets principal surface force.220920-N-EL850-1210 ADRIATIC SEA (Sept. 20 2022) An MH-60S Nighthawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5, moves cargo from supply-class fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during a replenishment-at-sea, Sept. 20, 2022. Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 is the offensive air and strike component of Carrier Strike Group 10, George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (GHWBCSG). The squadrons of CVW-7 are Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86, VFA-103, VFA-136, VFA-143, Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, HSC-5, and Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46. The GHWBCSG is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.110624-N-EC658-003ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 24, 2011) A Sailor aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) guides an MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced) onto the shipÕs flight deck. Bataan is the command ship of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group participating in the bilateral Spanish Amphibious Landing Exercise 2011 off the coast of Spain.A Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 17 (HS-17) SH-3H Sea King helicopter comes in to land aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72). The helicopter bears the "AK" tail code of Carrier Air Wing 13 (CVW-13) although the squadron is operating with the LINCOLN's Carrier Air Wing 11 (CVW-11). Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)060411-N-1786N-114. Base: USS Tarawa (LHA 1)220817-N-XN177-2209 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 17, 2022) - U.S. Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) disembark a CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) onto amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Aug. 17, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.221211-N-UI066-1130 ADRIATIC SEA (Dec. 11, 2022) An MH-60S Nighthawk helicopter attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5, delivers cargo to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) from the supply-class fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8), during a replenishment-at-sea, Dec. 11, 2022. Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 is the offensive air and strike component of CSG-10 and the George H.W. Bush CSG. The squadrons of CVW-7 are Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143, VFA-103, VFA-86, VFA-136, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121, HSC-5, and Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 7, 2021) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) advanced interdiction team participate in a medical evacuation drill with a MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter in the Arabian Sea, Jan. 7, 2021. Winston S. Churchill is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three critical chokepoints to the free flow of global commerce.221015-N-TT639-1034 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 15, 2022) - A CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) lands on the flight deck aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Oct. 15, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.An MH-60S Seahawk, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 22 (HSC-22), takes off from the flight deck aboard amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima and the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit are underway to provide disaster relief and humanitarian aid to Haiti following Hurricane Matthew.220919-N-XN177-1126 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 19, 2022) - A CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) is lowered on an aircraft elevator to amphibious assault carrier USS Tripolis (LHA 7) hangar bay Sept. 19, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.120424-N-NG317-005 ARABIAN GULF (April 24, 2012) A MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, Detachment 5, assigned to the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE 6), practices helicopter in-flight refueling with the guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69). Milius is assigned to Combined Maritime Forces, Commander, Task Force (CTF) 152, conducting maritime security operations in the Arabian Gulf.US Navy CHIEF Boatswain's Mate Karl Kubasa, directs a Chilean Naval Air Command AS 532U2 Cougar MK II helicopter to take off from the flight deck of USS REUBEN JAMES (FFG 57) during training exercises being held as part of Exercise TEAMWORK SOUTH '99 off the coast of Chile. Subject Operation/Series: TEAMWORK SOUTH '99 Base: USS Reuben James (FFG 57)221031-N-UF592-2195 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 31, 2022) A CH-148 Cyclone helicopter from HMCS Vancouver prepares to land on the flight deck of the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the Philippine Sea, Oct. 31. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.060219-N-4772B-004. Base: USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49)220908-N-MW880-1090 ADRIATIC SEA (Sep. 8, 2022) Two MH-60S Nighthawk helicopters, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5, fly over the Adriatic Sea during combined operations with the Italian navy, Sep. 8, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is comprised of George H.W. Bush, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7, Destroyer Squadron 26, the Information Warfare Commander, and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55). Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 is the offensive air and strike component of CSG-10 and the George H.W. bush CSG. The squadrons of CVW-7 are Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143, VFA-103, VFA-86, VFA-136, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121, HSC-5, and Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interestsSailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) conduct an in-flight refueling with an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the Tridents” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9, during flight operations as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, Oct. 12, 2022. The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is on its inaugural deployment conducting training and operations alongside NATO Allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navy’s commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict free Atlantic region.DN-SN-89-11220. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)DN-SC-89-00030. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)221020-N-XN177-1166 EAST CHINA SEA (Oct. 20, 2022) - An MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) takes off from the flight deck aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Oct. 20, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.070125-N-8446A-003. Base: UnknownFlight deck personnel of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) standby as soldiers of the 75th Special Forces Group wait to board U.S. Air Force MH-53J combat search and rescue helicopters during Fleet Exercise 2-94. Subject Operation/Series: 34366 Base: USS George Washington @@(Cvn 73) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)120619-N-UE260-064 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 19, 2012) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 70, approaches the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush. George H.W. Bush is conducting carrier qualifications in the Atlantic Ocean.220913-N-CM110-1073 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 13; 2022) - An MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) lands on the flight deck aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Sept. 13; 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.220518-N-XN177-2135 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 18, 2022) - Sailors refuel an MV-22 Osprey attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 on the flight deck of amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), May 18, 2022. Tripoli is conducting routine operations in U.S. 7th Fleet.SUBIC BAY (Oct. 5, 2012) Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) enter CH-53E Sea Stallion helicopters assigned to the Flying Tigers of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 262 on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during the start of Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX). PHIBLEX is an annual bilateral exercise held in conjunction with the Armed Forces of the Philippines and is designed to improve interoperability, increase readiness and develop professional and personal relationships between U.S. and Philippine forces. The U.S. Navy is constantly deployed to preserve peace, protect commerce, and deter aggression through forward presence. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting.An MH-60S Knighthawk, attached to the "Tridents" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9, approaches dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Medgar Evans (T-AKE 13) to transport ammunition to the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during an ammunition onload, Sept. 26, 2022. Ford is underway in Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications and workups for a scheduled deployment this fall.PACIFIC OCEAN (June 6, 2012) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter from Helicopter Marine Medium Squadron (HMM) 364 (REIN) lifts off from the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHD 5) to support a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel training mission.220127-N-TL932-2061 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 27, 2022) A SA 330 Puma, assigned to Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3), delivers supplies to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a vertical replenishment-at-sea, Jan. 27, 2022. Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Sapien)220920-N-XN177-1023 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 20, 2022) - U.S. Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepare for an aerial live fire exercise in an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Sept. 20, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.PHILIPPINE SEA (May 30, 2022) Aviation Machinists Mate Bryce McKinnon, from Dallas, signals an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the Chargers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14, as it takes off from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.AT SEA, KOREA STRAIT (March 29, 2023) - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Samuel Meyer, commanding officer of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, co-pilots an AH-1Z Venom helicopter during take-off from the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), March 29, 2023. The 13th MEU is embarked with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of the Makin Island and the amphibious transport docks USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) and USS Anchorage (LPD 23), and operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with Allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region.110531-N-SG869-279ARABIAN GULF (May 31, 2011) MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters assigned to the Wild Cards of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 transfer supplies from the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) to the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during a replenishment at sea, as the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) prepares to come alongside Bridge. Ronald Reagan and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 14 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility and are conducting close-air support missions as part of Operations Enduring Freedom and New Dawn.110321-N-OM642-039MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 21, 2011) A French navy AS365 F Dauphin rescue helicopter from French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (R91) test lands aboard the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20). Charles de Gaulle is operating in the Mediterranean Sea supporting the coalition led operations in response to the crisis in Libya.Mediterranean Sea, September 18, 2006 - A U.S. Army MH-47 Chinook prepares to land on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). 220930-N-DW158-1338 WATERS EAST OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA (Sept. 30, 2022) An MH-60S Sea Hawk attached to the Golden Falcons of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12, hovers in front of the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), a U.S. Navy Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine, Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62), Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65), Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy destroyer ROKS Munmu the Great (DDH 976) and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer JS Asahi (DD 119), as they steam in formation in waters east of the Korean Peninsula, Sept. 30. Ronald Reagan, operating as the flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 5 is conducting a trilateral anti-submarine warfare exercise with the JMSDF and ROK Navy. The operations between the Reagan Strike Group, JS Asahi, and ROKS Munmu The Great, involved operating with a U.S. submarine to enhance interoperability betw220812-N-XN177-1108 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 11, 2022) - An MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) lands aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Aug. 12, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.220803-A-EQ028-2114 RED SEA (Aug. 3, 2022) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26, takes off from the USNS Mathew Perry (T-AKE 9) in the Red Sea, Aug. 3. Mathew Perry is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.220726-A-EQ028-1007 GULF OF ADEN (July 26, 2022) Sailors assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26 conduct flight operations aboard the expeditionary sea base USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB 3) in the Gulf of Aden, July 26. Lewis B. Puller is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.DN-ST-90-03708. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)220610-N-EU544-9751 EAST CHINA SEA (June 10, 2022) Sailors prepare for the launch of an MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned aerial vehicle, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6). Jackson, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.110828-N-WS082-002ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 28, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mates Devon McCory and Erik Diedrich prepare to launch MH-60S Sea Hawks helicopters assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 from the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp, along with 27 other Naval Station Norfolk-based ships, sortied into the Atlantic Ocean Aug. 25 to avoid damage from Hurricane Irene.060901-N-1598C-061. Base: Usns Kanawha (T-AO 196)PACIFIC OCEAN (February 16, 2024) The forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6), conducts flight operations in the Pacific Ocean, February 16. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navys largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. NavyPACIFIC OCEAN (July 27, 2022) U.S. Navy Airman Shaion Plummer, from New York City, signals to a Chilean Navy AS-532 Cougar on the flight deck of U.S. Navy Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 27. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.PACIFIC OCEAN (March 11, 2015) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Henry Jackson, right, and Seaman Marlon Cook, both assigned to the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), connect cargo to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter during a vertical replenishment certification. Blue Ridge is underway conducting unit level training to assess the crew on damage control, force protection and seamanship in preparation for upcoming patrols in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation.221109-N-JO823-1109 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 9, 2022) An MH-60S Seahawk, attached to the Golden Falcons of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12, lands on the flight deck aboard the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 9. HSC 12, originally established as Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 2 on March 7, 1952, is the oldest active operational Navy helicopter squadron. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.221102-N-EU502-2012 WESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 2, 2022) - An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 prepares to take off from the flight deck aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Nov. 2, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.EASTERN ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 29, 2022) Sailors conduct a hot pump refueling on an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter, attached to the Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 79, during flight quarters aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80), Sept. 29, 2022. Roosevelt, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its fourth patrol in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.220915-N-XN177-2251 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 15, 2022) - An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 takes off from the flight deck aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Sept. 15, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.PACIFIC OCEAN (May 11, 2022) - U.S. Navy Sailors attach chock-and-chains to a CH-47 Chinook helicopter, assigned to U.S. Armys 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, on the flight deck of Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) while underway for Pacific Partnership 2022. Now in its 17th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific.DN-SC-88-03728. Base: Persian GulfA Westland Wasp Mk.1, Series 2 & 2A (AH-12A) Submarine booth control helicopter (1966-1981) on the flight deck of the GW frigate Hr.Ms. De Ruyter (1976-2001).April 10, 2007 - A French Dolphin 35F helicopter takes off from the flight deck of USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74) during a search and rescue exercise with Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Eight. An SH-60B Seahawk helicopter of Light Helicopter Squadron 38 (HSL-38) embarked aboard the Spruance class destroyer USS CONOLLY (DD-979), lifts off from the helo flight deck of the ship to conduct "presence" operations off the coast of Haiti during Operation Support Democracy. Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean SeaPacific Ocean, September 8, 2012 - Logistics Specialists hook cargo onto an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during a vertical replenishment. DN-ST-86-11411. Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)DN-ST-88-03700. Base: Persian Gulf030323-N-0068T-022. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: USS Kearsarge (LHD 3)010326-M-2077K-014. Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ 2001 Base: Uss Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST Marine Expeditionary ForceFebruary 1, 2005 - The aircrew of a U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopter conducts preflight checks before lifting off from the USS Nassau (LHA-4) during joint shipboard weapons and ordnance training as the ship operates in the Atlantic Ocean. Army personnel are aboard the amphibious assault ship to train alongside Navy aviation ordnancemen in a joint training environment. A flight deck crew member signals to the pilot of a Russian Ka-27 Helix helicopter as it clears the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61). The Helix is based aboard the guided missile destroyer Admiral Vinogradov (BPK-554) which, like the RANGER, is part of a multinational naval force participating in exercises in the region. Country: Northern Arabian Sea060307-N-4374S-010. Base: USS Nassau (LHA 4)U.S. Marines with the maritime raid force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, extract a simulated casualty during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise aboard the USS Miguel Keith (ESB 5), in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 7, 2024. The training refines Marines skills in maritime interdiction by incorporating real world scenarios from room clearing to hostage rescue. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th fleet area of operations, the U.S. Navys largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free a region. Marine CorpsARABIAN SEA (Dec. 27, 2019) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter attached to the Dragon Slayers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 11 transports cargo to the flight deck of the fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE 8) from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), not pictured, during a replenishment-at-sea in the Arabian Sea, Dec. 27, 2019. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.220614-N-YS933-1304 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 14, 2022) Sailors prepare to chock and chain an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, from the Indians of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6, aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations.