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    Balikatan 2019: USS WASP (LHD 1) OPERATIONS [Image 5 of 15]

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    The image shows a naval formation at sea with at least two warships operating in close proximity. The foreground reveals the flight deck of a large warship (likely an amphibious assault ship or aircraft carrier) with aircraft and a helicopter visible on deck. A Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer is sailing alongside to the left.

    SOUTH CHINA SEA

    04.06.2019

    Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Daniel Barker 

    USS WASP (LHD 1)   

    190406-N-RI884-2229 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 6, 2019) The guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) and the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) conduct a fueling-at-sea during Exercise Balikatan 2019. In its 35th iteration, Balikatan is an annual U.S.-Philippine military training exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counter-terrorism, and other combined military operations. The panorama image was created by digitally merging three photographs. (U.S. Navy photo illustration by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Barker)

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    Date Taken: 04.06.2019
    Date Posted: 04.07.2019 10:32
    Photo ID: 5244336
    VIRIN: 190406-N-RI884-2229
    Resolution: 3600x1516
    Size: 994.54 KB
    Location: SOUTH CHINA SEA
    Web Views: 64
    Downloads: 17

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    The image shows a close-up view of a Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) mounted on the deck of a naval warship. The weapon system is pointed skyward and features its characteristic white radome sensor dome and multi-barrel rotary cannon with a visible ammunition feed belt. The ship's superstructure, safety netting, and deck equipment are visible in the background under a partly cloudy blue sky.
    A naval warship, consistent with an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, is photographed head-on while underway on open ocean. The vessel is silhouetted against a hazy gray sky, showing its bow, superstructure, and mast array. Sea conditions appear calm with light surface chop.
    A U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer is underway at sea, photographed from the deck of another vessel. The warship is traveling at moderate speed, creating a visible wake, under clear blue skies. Personnel are visible on the main deck, suggesting an active operational or transit mission.
    The image shows a naval replenishment-at-sea (RAS) or approach operation between two warships on open blue water. Personnel on the deck of one vessel are observing a nearby Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer sailing in close parallel formation. The scene depicts standard underway replenishment or ship-to-ship coordination procedures.
    The image shows a naval formation at sea with at least two warships operating in close proximity. The foreground reveals the flight deck of a large warship (likely an amphibious assault ship or aircraft carrier) with aircraft and a helicopter visible on deck. A Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer is sailing alongside to the left.
    The image shows the forward deck of a naval warship at sea, featuring a large deck gun mounted on a gray turret. Multiple crew members and personnel in various safety gear are gathered on the deck, suggesting an operational or inspection activity. The vessel appears to be underway on open blue water.
    Naval personnel aboard one vessel observe a U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer bearing hull number 88 during what appears to be an underway replenishment (UNREP) or close-quarters maneuvering operation at sea. The crew members on the foreground vessel are wearing safety gear including hard hats and life vests in multiple colors indicating different roles. The operation takes place in open blue ocean under clear, bright conditions.
    A gray military helicopter designated 'AW109 Power' with 'NAVY' markings is parked on a ship's flight deck with its rotors spinning. The helicopter bears a circular squadron insignia on its fuselage and is positioned on a marked landing pad aboard what appears to be a naval vessel at sea. The ocean is visible in the background, confirming the shipboard setting.
    A flight deck crew member aboard USS Wasp (LHD-1) signals with a raised index finger while directing a dark-colored Navy helicopter on the flight deck. The crew member is wearing standard yellow flight deck jersey, helmet with ear protection, and gloves. The scene takes place at sea with open ocean visible in the background.
    A Navy helicopter, appearing to be an AgustaWestland AW109 or similar twin-engine utility helicopter marked 'NAVY', is hovering or approaching to land on a ship's flight deck. Flight deck crew members wearing yellow safety vests and helmets with hearing protection are observing and managing the landing operation. The scene takes place at sea with open ocean visible in the background.
    A replenishment-at-sea (RAS) or underway replenishment operation is taking place between two U.S. Navy vessels. Crew members aboard one ship, identified as USS Wasp (LHD-1), observe and manage a line connected to a destroyer bearing hull number 88. The destroyer is identified as USS Preble (DDG-88), a U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer.
    The image shows a naval replenishment-at-sea (RAS) or ship-to-ship operation between two military vessels underway on open water. Personnel in the foreground are wearing blue hard hats and orange life vests, observing or managing lines connecting the two ships. A large group of sailors is visible on the deck of the adjacent gray naval warship.
    A U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, bearing hull number 88, is conducting an underway replenishment (UNREP) operation alongside what appears to be a larger vessel, likely an aircraft carrier or amphibious assault ship. A replenishment line or hose is visibly connected between the two ships as they sail in parallel on calm, open blue water. The image is taken from the deck of the receiving vessel, showing safety netting, deck markings, and superstructure in the foreground.
    A U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer is conducting an underway replenishment (UNREP) operation at sea. Transfer lines and hoses are visibly rigged between two vessels moving in parallel, with crew members stationed along the deck in safety gear. The sea conditions appear calm under clear skies, facilitating the replenishment evolution.
    A U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer is conducting an underway replenishment (UNREP) operation alongside a larger vessel, likely a supply ship. Fuel or supply lines are visibly stretched between the two ships as they sail in parallel on open blue water. Crew members in orange safety vests are lined up along the destroyer's deck, a standard safety protocol during UNREP operations.

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