Neon Defender 23: HSC 26 Conducts Search and Rescue Training [Image 10 of 10]

ARABIAN GULF

01.22.2023

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jacob Vernier 

U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet           

230122-N-EG592-1174 ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 22, 2023) Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Cameron Wheeler, left, and Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 1st Class Aaron Stagg, both assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26, hoist a simulated casualty during exercise Neon Defender 23 in the Arabian Gulf, Jan. 22, 2023. Neon Defender is an annual bilateral training event between U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and Bahrain that focuses on maritime security operations, installation defense and medical response. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Vernier)

• Date Taken: 01.22.2023
• Date Posted: 01.23.2023 05:35
• Photo ID: 7596932
• VIRIN: 230122-N-EG592-1174
• Resolution: 5251x3494
• Size: 941.25 KB
• Location: ARABIAN GULF