Ships sail in formation during Valiant Shield 2022 [Image 4 of 23]

UNITED STATES

06.12.2022

Photo by Seaman Aleksandr Freutel 

USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72)   

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 12, 2022) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the “Chargers” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14, and an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Seahawks” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77, fly over the Philippine Sea during Valiant Shield 2022 (VS22). VS22 is a U.S.-only, biennial field training exercise (FTX) focused on integration of joint training in a multi-domain environment. This training builds real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating, tracking, and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land, and in cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Aleksandr Freutel)

• Date Taken: 06.12.2022
• Date Posted: 06.12.2022 22:23
• Photo ID: 7267837
• VIRIN: 220612-N-DF558-1101
• Resolution: 2792x1861
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• Location: US