NAS Whidbey Island SAR Alpine Training [Image 5 of 5]

OAK HARBOR, WA, UNITED STATES

02.19.2020

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Marc Cuenca 

Navy Public Affairs Support Element, Det. Northwest

200219-N-HC646-0728 OLYMPIC MOUNTAINS (Feb. 19, 2019) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Cody Wall assigned to Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island's Search and Rescue (SAR) rappels from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter during an Alpine SAR training mission in the Olympic Mountains. NAS Whidbey Island’s SAR unit trains for emergencies in different environments, including overwater and mountain rescue, using methods such as rappelling, hoisting and mountain landings. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Marc Cuenca/Released)

• Date Taken: 02.19.2020
• Date Posted: 02.27.2020 16:32
• Photo ID: 6117215
• VIRIN: 200219-N-HC646-0728
• Resolution: 5568x3128
• Size: 915.75 KB
• Location: OAK HARBOR, WA, US