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    Pacific Griffin 2019 [Image 5 of 7]

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    A U.S. Navy helicopter, identifiable by 'NAVY' markings on the fuselage, is flying low over open ocean under partly cloudy skies. The aircraft appears to be an MH-60 Seahawk variant, commonly used for maritime operations. The image is taken from an elevated vantage point, likely from a ship or elevated platform.

    PHILIPPINE SEA

    10.01.2019

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher Veloicaza 

    Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific

    191001-N-FV739-0277
    PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 1, 2019) An MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to the “Island Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 approaches the former USS Ford (FFG 54), a decommissioned frigate, as U.S. Navy ships, aircraft and a submarine and Republic of Singapore ships fire at Ford during a sinking exercise (SINKEX) as part of Exercise Pacific Griffin 2019. Pacific Griffin is a biennial exercise conducted in the waters near Guam aimed at enhancing combined proficiency at sea while strengthening relationships between the U.S. and Republic of Singapore navies. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher A. Veloicaza)

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    Date Taken: 10.01.2019
    Date Posted: 10.02.2019 01:35
    Photo ID: 5803170
    VIRIN: 191001-N-FV739-0277
    Resolution: 7952x5304
    Size: 1.34 MB
    Location: PHILIPPINE SEA
    Web Views: 248
    Downloads: 26

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    An aerial photograph of a naval warship underway on open blue water. The vessel appears to be a frigate or destroyer-class warship, captured from a high-altitude oblique angle. The image appears to be taken through a screen or monitor, giving it a slightly degraded, blue-tinted quality.
    A U.S. military aviator or crew member is photographed in close-up while aboard a military aircraft, looking out through a window or opening. The individual is wearing a flight helmet with a visor and a communications microphone positioned near the mouth. A U.S. flag patch is visible on the shoulder of their military uniform.
    Two military helicopters are flying in formation over open ocean at low to medium altitude. A naval vessel is visible in the far background near the horizon. The scene appears to depict a maritime patrol or coordinated naval operation.
    Two military helicopters are flying in formation over a calm, open ocean under a partly cloudy blue sky. The helicopters appear to be of the same type, consistent with the Sikorsky UH-60/MH-60 Black Hawk family, painted in a dark gray military color scheme. The image captures a maritime patrol or transit operation with clear visibility and calm sea conditions.
    A U.S. Navy helicopter, identifiable by 'NAVY' markings on the fuselage, is flying low over open ocean under partly cloudy skies. The aircraft appears to be an MH-60 Seahawk variant, commonly used for maritime operations. The image is taken from an elevated vantage point, likely from a ship or elevated platform.
    The image shows a missile being launched or separating from an aircraft weapons rail over open ocean. The projectile appears to be a laser-guided air-to-ground missile, identifiable by its cylindrical body, seeker head, and distinctive yellow band marking. The ocean is visible in the background, suggesting the launch platform is airborne at altitude.
    The image captures a missile or rocket being launched from a multi-rail launcher system, likely mounted on a helicopter or aircraft over open ocean water. A visible rocket motor plume with orange flame and white exhaust is clearly visible at the rear of the projectile. The background shows blue ocean water, suggesting an aerial maritime environment.

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