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    Royal Navy Diver Swims through Kelp During Boat Lane Evaluation During RIMPAC 2018 [Image 1 of 4]

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    An underwater photograph captures a snorkeler or freediver swimming through a dense kelp forest, silhouetted against rays of sunlight filtering down from the surface. The diver is surrounded by tall, golden-green kelp fronds on both sides, creating a natural corridor effect. The image has a dramatic, atmospheric quality due to the backlighting and the lush underwater vegetation.

    SAN DIEGO BAY, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    07.11.2018

    Photo by Lt. Matthew Stroup 

    Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet           

    180711-N-LR347-623 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 11, 2018) A diver from the Royal Navy Fleet Diving Unit 2 (FDU 2) swims through kelp while evaluating boat lanes during mine warfare operations in support of the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise in the Southern California (SOCAL) area of operations, July 11. Twenty-five nations, 46 ships, five submarines, about 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 27 to Aug. 2 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security of the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2018 is the 26th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (Courtesy photo/released)

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    Date Taken: 07.11.2018
    Date Posted: 07.21.2018 03:19
    Photo ID: 4558369
    VIRIN: 180711-N-LR347-623
    Resolution: 1024x768
    Size: 136.93 KB
    Location: SAN DIEGO BAY, CALIFORNIA, US
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    An underwater photograph captures a snorkeler or freediver swimming through a dense kelp forest, silhouetted against rays of sunlight filtering down from the surface. The diver is surrounded by tall, golden-green kelp fronds on both sides, creating a natural corridor effect. The image has a dramatic, atmospheric quality due to the backlighting and the lush underwater vegetation.
    A U.S. Navy helicopter, likely an MH-60 Seahawk, is parked on a wet tarmac during overcast dawn or dusk conditions. A single technician or crew member is standing on top of the aircraft, appearing to perform an inspection or maintenance task. Additional military helicopters are visible in the background on the same flight line.
    A military aviator in full flight gear, including a helmet and flight suit, is performing an inspection or maintenance check on the tail rotor assembly of a military helicopter. The scene appears to be at a military installation or airfield during overcast, low-light conditions, likely at dusk or dawn. Storage containers and buildings are visible in the background.
    An aerial photograph shows a large gray naval vessel, appearing to be a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship, underway on calm open water. A city skyline is faintly visible in the hazy background on the horizon. The overcast sky and muted tones give the image a subdued, atmospheric quality.

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