Helicopter Operations At Sea

Dynamic scenes of helicopter operations on naval vessels, showcasing crew interacting with aircraft, highlighting military aviation in maritime contexts.

Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) Seaman DAndre Rogers, from Spartanburg, South Carolina, left, and Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) Seaman Grant Nwankwo, from Houston, Texas, attached to the Chargers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26, move towards an MH 60-S Seahawk on the flight deck of hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) off the coast of Jeremie, Haiti, Dec. 13, 2022. Comfort is deployed to U.S. 4th Fleet in support of Continuing Promise 2022, a humanitarian assistance and goodwill mission conducting direct medical care, expeditionary veterinary care, and subject matter expert exchanges with five partner nations in the Caribbean, Central and South America.

220807-N-XN177-1011 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 7, 2022) - Sailors remove chocks and chains from a UH-1Y Venom helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Aug. 7, 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.

220521-O-NR876-900PHILIPPINE SEA (May 21, 2022) Boatswains Mate 3rd Class Kiara Woods, from Fresno, California, guides an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, detachment 8, as it lifts off the flight deck of the Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18). Charleston, 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.

221001-N-XK462-1015 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 1, 2022) U.S. Sailors load radar equipment onto an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter from the Easyriders” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 37 on the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108). Wayne E. Meyer is currently operating with Nimitz Carrier Strike Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 3, 2022) Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) Airman Christian Lyman, right, from Verona, Kentucky and Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) Airman Parker McClean, left, from Spokane, Washington, both assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6) signal an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, Det. 6, to land on the ships flight deck while sailing in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 3, 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.

220809-N-FO865-3027PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug 9, 2022) - Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) Airman Jacoreus Gilford, directs a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 465 to land on the flight deck of amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), August 9. John P. Murtha is designed to field an integrated amphibious force that can support operational commanders around the globe with both strike and amphibious capabilities. John P. Murtha, part of amphibious squadron (CPR) SEVEN, along with 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is currently underway conducting integrated training in U.S. 3rd Fleet to prepare for an upcoming deployment.

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 28, 2013) Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Cassandra Collier signals to a French Armee De Terre SA 380 Puma helicopter as it takes off from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52). Pearl Harbor, underway for Pacific Partnership 2013, conducted flight deck qualifications with the helicopter while departing Noumea, New Caledonia. A French helicopter detachment will be joining Pacific Partnership in the Solomon Islands.

Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) Seaman DAndre Rogers, from Spartanburg, South Carolina, left, and Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) Seaman Grant Nwankwo, from Houston, Texas, attached to the Chargers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26, move towards an MH 60-S Seahawk on the flight deck of hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) off the coast of Jeremie, Haiti, Dec. 13, 2022. Comfort is deployed to U.S. 4th Fleet in support of Continuing Promise 2022, a humanitarian assistance and goodwill mission conducting direct medical care, expeditionary veterinary care, and subject matter expert exchanges with five partner nations in the Caribbean, Central and South America.

U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate Aircraft Handling 3rd Class Jawuan Morgan, assigned to USS New Orleans (LPD 18), directs Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, during a casualty evacuation exercise aboard USS New Orleans (LPD 18) in the Sea of Japan, Sept. 12, 2022. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group 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.

220817-N-XN177-2397 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 17, 2022) - A CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) takes off from 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.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 23, 2013) Seaman Joseluis Robles directs the landing of a SH-60B Sea Hawk assigned to the Proud Warriors of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 72 aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81). Winston S. Churchill is on deployment supporting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 2nd Fleet area of responsibility.

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 14, 2022) - An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter lands on the flight deck of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110). William P. Lawrence is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navys role across the full spectrum of military operationsfrom combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with our allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region.

220816-N-XN177-1232 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 16, 2022) - A CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) takes off from 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.

NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 22, 2016) Sailors recover chocks from a MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during flight operations. Bonhomme Richard is the lead ship of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and is forward-deployed in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation.

220610-N-DE439-1474 BALTIC SEA (June 10, 2022) Sailors conduct flight operations aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78), June 10, 2022, during exercise BALTOPS22. BALTOPS22 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.

200422-N-GR120-1515ARABIAN GULF (April 22, 2020) - Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Nathan Calkins, center, under the instruction of Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Brandon Currell, left, both assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), directs CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, attached to the Blue Knights of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365, during flight operations aboard Bataan, April 22, 2020. Bataan is the flagship for the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and, with embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), 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.

220827-N-CY569-1536 IONIAN SEA (Aug. 27, 2022) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the "Dragonslayers" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 11, performs a vertical replenishment from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77), Aug. 27, 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.

220925-N-XK462-1032 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 25, 2022) U.S. Sailors refuel an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter from the Easyriders” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 37, on the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108). Wayne E. Meyer is operating with Nimitz Carrier Strike Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

Red Sea, April 16, 2012 - An aircraft handler signals to an AH-1Z Cobra helicopter as it takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8).

220715-N-JO829-1085PACIFIC OCEAN (July 15, 2022) U.S. Navy Seaman Nicholas Steinhaus, from Mankato, Minnesota, directs a French Alouette III helicopter as a Sailor assigned to French Navy frigate FS Prairial (F 731) fast ropes onto the flight deck of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) for a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) exercise 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.

221202-N-IV962-1068PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 2, 2022) - Sailors chock and chain an MH-60S Sea Hawk from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Dec. 2, 2022. 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 dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit 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.

220920-N-ZG822-1122 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 and the 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.

A AH-1Z Cobra with 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force lands aboard the USS New Orleans during the PHIBRON-MEU Integration exercise off the coast of San Clemente, California, Sept. 27, 2015. This marks the first at-sea exercise for the PHIBRON-MEU Marines and Sailors as they work together in preparation for deployment to the Pacific and Central Command areas of responsibility in early 2016.

The landing signal enlisted man (LSE) aboard the destroyer USS O'BANNON (DD 987) signals to the pilot of an SH-2F Seasprite helicopter from Light Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 34 (HSL-34). The O'BANNON is sailing south to take part in UNITAS XXXII, a combined exercise involving the naval forces of the United States and nine South American nations. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXXII Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 10, 2022) Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) Airman Hercules Soder, a native of Oceanview, Hawaii, signals to a CH-53E, attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 462, aboard amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), May 10, 2022. Essex is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 7, 2022) Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Henry Jackson, from Houston, signals an MH-60R Helicopter assigned to the SABERHAWKS of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM-77) while aboard Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62). 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.

221208-N-VJ326-1097 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 8, 2022) - Sailors prepare to remove tie-down chains from an AH-1Z Viper helicopter assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 369 on the flight deck of amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Dec. 8, 2022. Tripoli is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

220926-N-DW158-1326 WATERS EAST OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA (Sept. 26, 2022) A U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook lands on the flight deck of the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the waters east of the Korean peninsula, Sept. 26. The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is participating with the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy in Maritime Counter Special Operations Exercise (MCSOFEX) to strengthen interoperability and training. The U.S. routinely conducts CSG operations in the waters around the Republic of Korea to exercise maritime maneuvers, strengthen the U.S.-ROK alliance, and improve regional security.

220611-N-DE439-1130 BALTIC SEA (June 11, 2022) Sailors conduct flight operations with a MH-60S helicopter aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78), June 11, 2022, during exercise BALTOPS22. BALTOPS22 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.

221003-N-XK462-1015 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 3, 2022) U.S. Sailors direct an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the Screamin’ Indians” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6 on the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108). Wayne E. Meyer is currently operating with Nimitz Carrier Strike Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

OKINAWA, Japan (Feb. 05, 2024) Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Christina Arredondo Lopez, center, from Dallas, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious landing dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) signals to a CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Air Combat Element (ACE). Green Bay, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st MEU, 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. Navy

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 14, 2022) - Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Ian Odhiambo assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) gives signals to a UH-1Y Venom helicopter pilot during flight operations, Sept. 14, 2022. Mesa Verde is currently underway in the Atlantic Ocean in support of exercise UNITAS LXIII. UNITAS is the worlds longest-running maritime exercise. Hosted this year by Brazil, it brings together multinational forces from Belize, Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico, Namibia, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Korea, Spain, United Kingdom, Uruguay, and the United States conducting operations in and off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. The exercise trains forces to conduct joint maritime operations through the execution of anti-surface, anti-submarine, anti-air, amphibious and electronic warfare operations that enhance warfighting proficiency and increase interoperability among participati

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 14, 2022) - Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Ian Odhiambo assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) gives signals to a UH-1Y Venom helicopter pilot during flight operations, Sept. 14, 2022. Mesa Verde is currently underway in the Atlantic Ocean in support of exercise UNITAS LXIII. UNITAS is the worlds longest-running maritime exercise. Hosted this year by Brazil, it brings together multinational forces from Belize, Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico, Namibia, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Korea, Spain, United Kingdom, Uruguay, and the United States conducting operations in and off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. The exercise trains forces to conduct joint maritime operations through the execution of anti-surface, anti-submarine, anti-air, amphibious and electronic warfare operations that enhance warfighting proficiency and increase interoperability among participati

220531-N-VF045-1124 PHILIPPINE SEA (May 31, 2022) Boatswains Mate 3rd Class Israel Urbano, from Wichita, Kansas, directs chock and chain personnel away from an MH-60R Sea Hawk assigned to the “Scorpions” of helicopter maritime strike squadron (HSM) 49, on the flight deck aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69). Milius is assigned to Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navys largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th fleets principal surface force.

220127-N-MD461-1284 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 27, 2022) Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) 1st Class Trent Perry, right, a native of Kernersville, N.C., and Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Jared Tankersly, a native of Memphis, Tenn., signal an SA 330 assigned to Henry J. Kaiser-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 9), from the flight deck of 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 3rd Class Jeff D. Kempton)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 23, 2022) - Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Christopher Treanor, from Mapleton, Minnesota., signals an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35 aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) while operating in the Philippine Sea, Sept. 23. Zumwalt is conducting underway operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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111130-N-YX169-192 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 30, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Jesse Seagrave watches as an AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter from the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Air-Ground Task Force, II Marine Expeditionary Forces, as it lifts off from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce (LPD 15). The Ponce air department has overseen more than 39,000 safe landings and launches from the warship over the past 40. Ponce will be decommissioned in 2012.

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 3, 2022) Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Chase Cannon, from Detroit, serves as the aircraft handling officer for an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the “Chargers” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14, taking off from the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53). 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.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 27, 2014) Boatswains Mate Seaman Veronica Ramirez, left, from Fresno, Calif., and Boatswains Mate Seaman Joseph Tadeo, from Chicago, assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54), perform a helicopter in-flight refueling exercise with an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Saberhawks of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77. Antietam is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility in support of stability and security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

A Russian Ka-27PS Helix-D helicopter departs for its mother ship, the Russian guided missile frigate NEUSTRASHIMYY (FFG-712), after becoming the first Russian aircraft to land on board the destroyer USS HAYLER (DD-997) during Phase 1 of the exercise Baltic Operation '94. The HAYLER is serving as flagship for BALTOPS 94. Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS 94 Country: Baltic Sea

220412-N-LZ409-1078 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 12, 2022) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) prepare an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7, for take off, April 12, 2022. George H.W. Bush provides the national command authority flexible, tailorable war fighting capability as the flagship of the carrier strike group which maintains maritime stability and security in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Feb. 16, 2013) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Eightballers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 delivers cargo to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) during a vertical replenishment. Mobile Bay is deployed with the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom.

220506-N-DN159-1033 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 6, 2022) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the "Dragonslayers" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 11, delivers supplies to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) from the fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE 6) during a replenishment-at-sea, May 6, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S., allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa.

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 14, 2022) Boatswains Mate 3rd Class Nazir Roberts runs down the flight deck of the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul (LCS 21) after chock and chaining an MH-60S helicopter, assigned to the Dragon Whales of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, during the ship's MOB-A certification, Sept. 14, 2022. Minneapolis-Saint Paul is homeported at Naval Station Mayport, Florida.

SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 9, 2016) - Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Megumi Gudino, attached to the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), directs an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the "Golden Falcons" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 12, during flight operations. Blue Ridge is currently on patrol ensuring the safety and security of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. - On the top deck of the USS San Diego, U.S. Navy personnel monitor a helicopter landing after an Orion underway recovery test. The Orion boilerplate test vehicle and other hardware were secured in the well deck of the USS San Diego at the U.S. Naval Base San Diego in California. Orion was transported about 100 miles offshore for an underway recovery test. NASA and the U.S. Navy conducted tests to prepare for recovery of the Orion crew module, forward bay cover and parachutes on its return from a deep space mission. The underway recovery test allowed the teams to demonstrate and evaluate the recovery processes, procedures, hardware and personnel in open waters. During the testing, the tether lines were unable to support the tension caused by crew module motion that was driven by wave turbulence in the well deck of the ship. NASA and the U.S. Navy are reviewing the testing data collected to evaluate the next steps. The Ground Systems Development and Operations Program

230326-N-NH267-1029 ARABIAN SEA (March 26, 2023) Sailors unload cargo from an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, from the "Desert Hawks" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26, on the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60), March 26, 2023 in the Arabian Sea. Paul Hamilton is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

221020-N-ZG822-1662 ADRIATIC SEA (Oct. 20, 2022) A Sailor signals an MH-60S Nighthawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5, delivering cargo from the Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler Kanawha (T-AO 196), to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77)during the NATO-led vigilance activity Neptune Strike 22.2 (NEST 22.2), in the Adriatic Sea, Oct. 20, 2022. NEST 22.2 is the natural evolution of NATO's ability to integrate the high-end maritime warfare capabilities of a carrier strike group to support the defense of the alliance in Europe.

220915-N-XN177-2254 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.

220515-N-TI693-2118TYRRHENIAN SEA (May 15, 2022) - Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling)n 2nd Class Reiver Rodriguez, from Laredo, Texas, checks for clearance before signaling an MH-60S helicopter to depart the flight deck aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), May 15, 2022. Hershel "Woody" Williams is rotationally deployed to the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and Partner interests.

PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 31, 2020) A CH-53 E Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepares to land on the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st MEU team is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, and serves as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

PHILIPPINE SEA (May 9, 2022) An MH-60S helicopter lands 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.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 29, 2023) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 9, takes-off from Arleigh Burke-Class guided missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74), transits the passageways at night. March 29, 2023. McFaul, as part of the Ford Carrier Strike Group, is underway in the Atlantic Ocean completing its Composite Training Units Exercise (COMPTUEX), an intense, multi-week exercise designed to fully integrate a carrier strike group as a cohesive, multi-mission fighting force and to test their ability to carry out sustained combat operations from the sea.

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 2, 2022) Sailors aboard The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) transport cargo on the flight deck during a vertical replenishment with the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53). 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.

221023-N-MZ309-11118 ADRIATIC SEA (Oct. 23, 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) during a replenishment-at-sea with the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS William McLean (T-AKE 12), Oct. 23, 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 (GHWB CSG). 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 GHWB CSG 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.

US Navy Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Adrian Roble signals to the pilots of an SH-60 Seahwak helicopter attached to Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron Light 37 (HSL-37) that two persons are approaching their aircraft during flight quarters aboard USS REUBEN JAMES (FFG 57). Reuben James finished up training operations with the Peruvian navy today while en route to Exercise TEAMWORK SOUTH '99. Subject Operation/Series: TEAMWORK SOUTH '99 Base: USS Reuben James (FFG 57)

220831-N-EJ843-1053 BALTIC SEA (Aug. 31, 2022) U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Ronald Saunders II directs an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, during a replenishment-at-sea with the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) 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.

22040-N-VI910-3204 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 8, 2022) Sailors standby to chock and chain an SH-60K Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), as it prepares to land on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). During bilateral exercises between Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group and JMSDF, the two navies strengthened all-domain awareness and maneuvers across a distributed maritime environment. Bilateral operations like this one reassure our allies and partners of the U.S. commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

220810-N-XB010-1001 SASEBO, Japan (Aug. 10, 2022) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) bring a simulated casualty into the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) during a casualty care exercise. New Orleans, part of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, 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.

120903-N-SF704-098 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 3, 2012) Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) watch the arrival of a E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the Liberty Bells of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 115 during flight operations.

PHILIPPINE SEA (May 31, 2022) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the Golden Falcons of helicopter sea combat squadron (HSC) 12, lands on the flight deck of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) during flight operations. 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.

221206-N-FO714-1028PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 6, 2022) Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) sailors aboard the multi-purpose destroyer JS Izumo (DDH 183) refuel an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter from the Warlords of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51 during a bi-lateral anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercise, Dec. 6. The U.S. Navy and JMSDF regularly fly, sail and operate together with other Allies and partners to promote security and stability throughout the region.

WESTERN ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 12, 2022) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) conduct flight operations with an MH-60R Romeo attached to Navy Helicopter Squadron Spartans (HSM) 70, during UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 12, 2022. UNITAS is the worlds longest-running maritime exercise. Hosted this year by Brazil, it brings together multinational forces from Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico, Namibia, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Korea, Spain, United Kingdom, Uruguay, and the United States conducting operations in and off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. The exercise trains forces to conduct joint maritime operations through the execution of anti-surface, anti-submarine, anti-air, amphibious and electronic warfare operations that enhance warfighting proficiency and increase interoperability among participating naval and marine forces.

220811-N-NR343-2036 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Aug. 11, 2022) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Tiesha Miller, assigned to the Sea Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat squadron (HSC) 22, signals the MH-60S Seahawk helicopter aboard the Freedom-class littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11) while transiting the Mediterranean Sea, Aug. 11, 2022. Sioux City 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.

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 24, 2022) An MH-60R Seahawk helicopter, assigned to the Royal Australian Navy, takes off from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navys role across the full spectrum of military operationsfrom combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with our allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region.

DN-SC-86-07356. Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS Base: USS Halyburton (FFG 40)

220718-N-VI910-1234 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 18, 2022) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the Eightballers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadr on (HSC) 8, prepares to land on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet.

060321-N-7526R-035. Base: USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19)

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 22, 2022) Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Erin Parker, from Raeford, North Carolina, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), signals to an AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter attached to Marine Light Attack Squadron (HMLA) 169, during flight operations aboard Essex, June 22, 2022. Essex is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

220919-N-NQ285-1154ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 19, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) look on at an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the Tridents of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9, during flight operations for a personnel transfer, Sept. 19, 2022. Ramage is underway as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group conducting Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (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.

Sea of Japan (May 12, 2022) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Airman Jacobi Easterling assigned to USS Miguel Keith (ESB 5) guides an MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter attached to forward deployed detachment Airborne Mine Countermeasures aircraft based in Korea, Helicopter Maritime Squadron (HM) 14, Detachment 2A during Noble Vanguard deck landing qualifications. Noble Vanguard serves as an enabler to reinforce tactics and techniques of different mission sets that contribute to regional stability.

221007-N-YV347-3089 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 7, 2022) U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate 3rd Class Marick Lombard, from San Jose, Calif., left, and U.S. Navy Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Henry Francisco, from Brooklyn, N.Y., signal to the pilot of an MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter on the flight deck of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52). Bunker Hill is currently operating with the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

US Navy CHIEF Warrant Officer James Osmond observes as US Navy Aviation Ordnanceman Second Class Toby Snowden acts as a safety for US Navy Aviation Ordnanceman Third Class Michael Tune as they hook ordnance handling containers to an SH-60F Antisubmarine Warfare Helicopter on the flight deck of USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75). Truman is on station in the Persian Gulf in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75)

EAST CHINA SEA (Sept. 1, 2022) Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Donald Elliott, from Kansas City, Missouri, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6), directs an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, Det. 6, on the ships flight deck while sailing in the East China Sea, Sept. 1, 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.

PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 08, 2024) Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Christina Arredondo Lopez, right, from Dallas, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious landing dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) directs an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, during a Vertical Replenishment at sea. Green Bay, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, 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. Navy

220810-F-LN908-1183INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 10, 2022) An MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 transports Federal Government of Somalia representatives, including the Chief of Defense Forces and the National Security Advisor, and U.S. Mission Somalia staff to the Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary sea base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), Aug. 10, 2022. Hershel "Woody" Williams is rotationally deployed to the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet, to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

220617-N-DW158-1124 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 17, 2022) Lt. Ivan Nguyen, left, from San Diego, and Midshipman 1st Class Nate Williams, from Narragansett, Rhode Island, walk across the flight deck of the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan hosted five U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen for their summer cruise allowing them to experience day-to-day life aboard an aircraft carrier. 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.

220128-N-TR141-0104 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 28, 2022) Boatswains Mate Seaman Tyshaun Canty, left, from Brooklyn, New York, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105), acts as landing signalman enlisted (LSE) and signals the Sailors exit who removed the chocks and chains from a MH-60R helicopter assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51 while conducting routine underway operations. Dewey is assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 and is underway supporting a free and open Indo-Pacific. CTF 71/DESRON 15 is the Navys largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleets principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Benjamin A. Lewis)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 21, 2012) Boatswain's Mate 2nd class Ryan Beaton, left, signals to Seaman Cody Cooper and Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Christopher Treanor to remove the chocks and chains from an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter from the Grandmasters of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46 aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64). Gettysburg is on its way to Scotland to take part in Exercise Joint Warrior. The exercise is designed by the joint tactical exercise planning staff in the United Kingdom and is intended to improve interoperability between allied navies and prepare participants for a role in a joint maritime environment during deployments.

221026-N-CM110-1129 EAST CHINA SEA (Oct. 26, 2022) - Airman Carlos Verabolet, from El Paso, Texas, signals to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 during a replenishment-at-sea with fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) Oct. 26, 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-NM271-2061 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 11, 2022) Media embarked aboard amphibious transport dock USS Portland (LPD 27) board MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopters attached to the Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 during the recovery of the NASA Artemis I Orion spacecraft recovery, Dec. 11, 2022. Portland, along with Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8), is underway in U.S. 3rd Fleet in support of the recovery. The retrieval operation is part of a Department of Defense effort that integrates combatant command service capabilities to determine best practices for safely retrieving spacecraft capable of carrying humans into space. The U.S. Navy has many unique capabilities that make it an ideal partner for supporting NASA, including its amphibious and expeditionary capabilities with the ability to embark helicopters, launch and recover small boats, three-dimensional air search radar and advanced medical facilities.

PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 24, 2016) Sailors land an MV-22 Osprey assigned to the Flying Tigers of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

PHILIPPINE SEA (January 29, 2024) An MH-60S helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 prepares for takeoff on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6), while sailing in the Philippine Sea, January 29. 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.

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (March 17, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Daniel Orozco signals to launch an EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Wizards of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133 from the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom.

220128-N-UJ411-1045 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 28, 2022) Boatswains Mate 3rd Class Flavius Zahran, from Washington, Ga., signals to an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter, assigned to the “Raptors” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71, aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111). 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Taylor Crenshaw)

050809-N-4772B-027. Base: USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49)

050106-N-0057P-051. Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Scene Major Command Shown: SH-60B on CVN-72

MAYPORT, Fla. (May 16, 2019) Boatswains Mate 1st Class Dustin Stone, acting as the landing signalman enlisted (LSE) signals to the pilot which direction to fly to safely clear the Freedom-class littoral combat ship USS Milwaukee (LCS 5). With simulators and training ships, like USS Milwaukee, the crews of littoral combat ships can be certified without being on their own hull, which allows for the crews to transfer almost seamlessly and lets the ship remain on station longer for increased presence.

990209-N-8854P-001. Base: Uss Enterprise (CVN 65) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

220813-N-EH998-1037 GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 13, 2022) Sailors transport a refueling hose to an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 48, aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) in the Gulf of Aden, Aug. 13. Nitze is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

221119-N-IX644-1034 ADRIATIC SEA (Nov. 19, 2022) An MH-60S Nighthawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5, delivers cargo from the 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, Nov. 19, 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.

220419-N-UD000-1230 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 19, 2022) Capt. Robert Aguilar, commanding officer of USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), pilots an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7, during his final flight before retirement, April 19, 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.

U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to USS New Orleans (LPD 18) prepare for a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey to land aboard USS New Orleans, in the Philippine Sea, Oct. 2, 2022, during a personnel drop-off. Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and Filipino Marines with the Philippine Marine Corps arrived to the Rushmore in preparation for KAMANDAG 6. KAMANDAG is an annual, bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities, trust and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences.

Pacific Ocean, April 23, 2013 - Aviation Boatswains Mates direct an MV-22 Osprey as it launches from the flight deck of the the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Anchorage (LPD-23).

220403-N-XN177-2099 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 3, 2022) - Civilian journalists disembark an MV-22 Osprey attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364 aboard amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) for a shipboard media embark, April 3. VMM-364 brought the civilian journalists aboard for a tour and to observe the U.S. Marine Corps Lightning carrier concept demonstration. The Lightning carrier concept demonstration shows Tripoli and other amphibious assault ships are capable of operating as dedicated fixed-wing strike platforms when needed, capable of bringing fifth generation Short Takeoff/Vertical Landing (STOVL) aircraft wherever they are required.

PHILIPPINE SEA (May 17, 2022) Sailors observe an E-2D Hawkeye, assigned to the "Wallbangers" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 117, prepare to make an arrested landing on 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.

220929-N-ZG822-1616 ADRIATIC SEA (Sept. 29 2022) Sailors attach a cargo hook to an MH-60S Nighthawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5, to move cargo to the 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. 29, 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.

ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 12, 2020) An MH-60S Sea Hawk Helicopter, from the "Screaming Indians" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6, offloads cargo onto the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during a replenishment-at-sea. Nimitz, the flagship of Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations, conducting missions in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, and maritime security operations alongside regional and coalition partners.

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