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    Koa Kai 14-1 [Image 2 of 6]

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    A naval vessel is silhouetted against a dramatic, overcast sky over open ocean. The ship appears to be underway, positioned on the right side of the frame against a backdrop of layered storm clouds with diffused sunlight breaking through. The monochromatic, low-contrast lighting creates a stark and atmospheric maritime scene.

    PACIFIC OCEAN

    01.27.2014

    Photo by Canadian Forces LS Dustin Sisco 

    Commander Navy Region Hawaii

    The guided-missile cruiser USS Port Royal (CG 73) operates in the Pacific Ocean during exercise Koa Kai 14-1. Koa Kai is a semiannual exercise that improves cooperation, readiness and the capability of forces to respond quickly to various crises, ranging from armed conflict to humanitarian assistance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dustin W. Sisco/Released)

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    Date Taken: 01.27.2014
    Date Posted: 01.28.2014 14:20
    Photo ID: 1157239
    VIRIN: 140127-N-XD424-051
    Resolution: 3000x1996
    Size: 859 KB
    Location: PACIFIC OCEAN
    Web Views: 30
    Downloads: 3

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    A large naval warship is silhouetted against a dramatic, overcast sky with the sun partially obscured by clouds. The vessel appears to be underway on open ocean, with a second, smaller vessel visible in the far background to the right. The backlighting creates a stark silhouette effect, limiting detail identification of the primary ship.
    A naval vessel is silhouetted against a dramatic, overcast sky over open ocean. The ship appears to be underway, positioned on the right side of the frame against a backdrop of layered storm clouds with diffused sunlight breaking through. The monochromatic, low-contrast lighting creates a stark and atmospheric maritime scene.
    A military helicopter, identifiable as a UH-60 Black Hawk, is positioned on the flight deck of a naval vessel at sea with its rotors spinning. A deck crew member dressed in a blue shirt is approaching the aircraft while carrying a chock and chain, likely preparing for tie-down or removal of wheel chocks. The overcast sky and visible ocean horizon confirm an open-water maritime environment.
    A military helicopter, consistent with a Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk or naval variant (SH-60 Seahawk), is hovering or landing on the flight deck of a naval vessel at sea. The image is taken from a low angle on the flight deck, looking upward at the aircraft against a partly cloudy sky. The helicopter's rotor blades are visibly motion-blurred, indicating active rotation.
    Two naval vessels are sailing in close proximity on open ocean under a partly cloudy sky. The left vessel bears hull number '71' and appears to be a US Navy Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser, while the right vessel bears hull number '509' and appears to be a Royal Canadian Navy auxiliary replenishment ship. The scene likely depicts a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) or formation sailing operation between allied navies.
    A replenishment-at-sea (RAS) operation is underway between two naval vessels in rough ocean conditions. The ship visible in the background is HMCS Protecteur (AOR 509), a Canadian Navy auxiliary oiler replenishment vessel, identifiable by its hull number and Canadian flag. Crew members on the foreground vessel are managing lines and equipment to establish or maintain the replenishment connection.

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