ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 15, 2015) – Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Jason Rypkema (top) and Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 3rd Class Brad Riley, assigned to the Desert Hawks of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26, conduct a simulated rescue during Search and Rescue (SAR) training from an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter. SAR swimmers play a key role in personnel safety and mission readiness of U.S. Naval Operations. HSC-26 is a Forward Deployed Naval Force (FDNF) asset attached to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 53 to provide combat logistics and Search and Rescue (SAR) capabilities throughout the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joshua Bryce Bruns/Released)
| Date Taken: | 08.15.2015 |
| Date Posted: | 09.01.2015 12:47 |
| Photo ID: | 2153212 |
| VIRIN: | 150815-N-TB410-808 |
| Resolution: | 3180x4565 |
| Size: | 6.03 MB |
| Location: | NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN, ARABIAN GULF |
| Web Views: | 180 |
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