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    Howard Sailors Rescue Sea Turtle [Image 2 of 5]

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    Two snorkelers/divers are in open ocean water near a capsized or partially submerged small wooden boat painted green and blue. A naval warship, appearing to be a destroyer or guided-missile destroyer, is visible in the background on the horizon. The scene suggests a maritime incident response, possibly a search, inspection, or rescue operation.

    5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS, U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

    10.16.2017

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Preston 

    Carrier Strike Group 11

    171016-N-AX638-0765
    5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 16, 2017) Search and rescue swimmers Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Scott Stearns, from McKinney, Texas, and Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) 3rd Class Harrison Kruger, from Lugoff, S.C., both assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) rescue a sea turtle entangled on a semi-sunken fishing vessel. Howard is deployed in the 5th Fleet area of operations conducting maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners, preserving freedom of navigation and maintaining the free flow of commerce. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tyler Preston/Released)

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    Date Taken: 10.16.2017
    Date Posted: 10.18.2017 15:33
    Photo ID: 3875592
    VIRIN: 171016-N-AX638-0765
    Resolution: 4928x3280
    Size: 1.39 MB
    Location: 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS, U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
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    Downloads: 10

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    Several personnel are aboard a rigid inflatable boat (RIB) underway at sea, wearing safety and tactical gear including helmets and life vests. A larger naval vessel is visible in the background on the horizon. The scene appears to depict a maritime security or boarding operation exercise.
    Two snorkelers/divers are in open ocean water near a capsized or partially submerged small wooden boat painted green and blue. A naval warship, appearing to be a destroyer or guided-missile destroyer, is visible in the background on the horizon. The scene suggests a maritime incident response, possibly a search, inspection, or rescue operation.
    Two snorkelers are visible at the water surface alongside a large sea turtle that appears to be entangled in or near a blue-green fishing net or rope. The image appears to document a sea turtle rescue or disentanglement operation in open ocean. A third diver is partially visible in the lower right corner, likely assisting with the operation.
    The image shows three divers in the open ocean, wearing wetsuits and snorkels with red-tipped mouthpieces, swimming near what appears to be a partially submerged or capsized vessel with a blue-painted hull. A large gray naval warship, consistent with a U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, is visible in the background at a distance. The scene suggests a maritime rescue, inspection, or recovery operation conducted in coordination with the naval vessel.
    Two divers/swimmers equipped with snorkels are visible at the surface of open ocean water in the foreground. In the background, a large naval warship — appearing to be a US Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer — is stationed on the horizon. The scene suggests a military diving or underwater inspection operation conducted near the vessel.

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