160911-N-YD204-003 [Image 489 of 489]

ATSUGI, JAPAN

09.11.2016

Photo by Matthew C. Duncker    

U.S. Navy           

160911-N-YD204-003
ATSUGI, Japan (Sept. 11, 2016) Lt. Mark Putnam, a pilot assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51, commences a pre-flight check on an MH-60R Sea Hawk tail rotor prior to a scheduled flight for the 2016 Big Rescue Kanagawa Disaster Prevention Joint Drill. The annual exercise took place this year at Japan Ground Self Defense Force's Camp Takeyama and is designed to test the ability of local and national agencies to coordinate an effective disaster recovery effort. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matthew C. Duncker/Released)

• Date Taken: 09.11.2016
• Date Posted: 09.13.2016 00:26
• Photo ID: 2849329
• VIRIN: 160911-N-YD204-003
• Resolution: 995x1393
• Size: 796.55 KB
• Location: ATSUGI, JP