180829-N-AT135-0079
INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 29, 2018) – An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, prepares to launch from the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a regularly scheduled deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/13th MEU is a capable and lethal Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the 7th fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operations (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matthew Freeman)
| Date Taken: | 08.29.2018 |
| Date Posted: | 09.05.2018 12:11 |
| Photo ID: | 4702384 |
| VIRIN: | 180829-N-AT135-0079 |
| Resolution: | 4928x3280 |
| Size: | 1022.58 KB |
| Location: | INDIAN OCEAN |
| Web Views: | 13 |
| Downloads: | 7 |
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