Vella Gulf Conducts Operations in the Gulf of Aden [Image 8 of 16]

GULF OF ADEN

05.01.2020

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew Waters 

Carrier Strike Group 10

200501-N-PI330-0146 GULF OF ADEN (May 1, 2020) Aviation Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Michael Casady stabilizes rotor blades as they are removed from an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the “Guardians” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 48, aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) May 1, 2020. Vella Gulf is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and the three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Waters/Released)

• Date Taken: 05.01.2020
• Date Posted: 05.21.2020 20:36
• Photo ID: 6198012
• VIRIN: 200501-N-PI330-0146
• Resolution: 3280x4928
• Size: 1.26 MB
• Location: GULF OF ADEN