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    USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) [Image 2 of 22]

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    An aerial photograph shows a large gray naval warship docked at a pier in what appears to be an Italian coastal city, identifiable by the Mediterranean architecture, colorful buildings, and a prominent church or cathedral on the hillside. The ship features a flat deck area, radar domes, masts, and communications equipment typical of a command or amphibious vessel. A small patrol boat is visible in the foreground waters near the docked warship.

    GAETA, ITALY

    05.15.2020

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Damon Grosvenor 

    Fleet Public Affairs Center, Detachment Rota

    200515-N-BM428-0020 GAETA, Italy (May 15, 2020) The Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) sits in port in Gaeta, Italy, May 15, 2020. Mount Whitney is currently practicing social distancing and other protective measures in response to COVID-19. Mount Whitney is the U.S. 6th Fleet flagship, homeported in Gaeta, and operates with a combined crew of U.S. Sailors and Military Sealift Command civil service mariners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Damon Grosvenor)

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    Date Taken: 05.15.2020
    Date Posted: 05.22.2020 07:07
    Photo ID: 6218917
    VIRIN: 200515-N-BM428-0020
    Resolution: 5568x3712
    Size: 745.74 KB
    Location: GAETA, IT
    Web Views: 85
    Downloads: 31

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    Military personnel are gathered on the deck of a naval vessel, appearing to be in a briefing or coordination activity. Several individuals are wearing flight gear, helmets, goggles, and face masks, suggesting aviation or special operations personnel. A warship's superstructure is visible in the background along with mountainous coastal terrain.
    An aerial photograph shows a large gray naval warship docked at a pier in what appears to be an Italian coastal city, identifiable by the Mediterranean architecture, colorful buildings, and a prominent church or cathedral on the hillside. The ship features a flat deck area, radar domes, masts, and communications equipment typical of a command or amphibious vessel. A small patrol boat is visible in the foreground waters near the docked warship.
    An aerial photograph of a coastal Mediterranean city featuring a natural bay with a curved shoreline. The city extends up hillsides with dense urban development, and a large naval or military vessel is docked at a pier in the harbor. A historic fortified structure occupies a rocky promontory in the foreground.
    A military personnel wearing a flight helmet and camouflage uniform is photographing a coastal landscape through a rain-dotted aircraft window. The scene captures turquoise water, rocky cliffs, and a sandy shoreline visible through the wet glass. The person is using a smartphone to document the aerial view.
    Military personnel are seated inside what appears to be a military helicopter cabin. At least three individuals are visible, wearing flight helmets, tactical gear, and face masks. One person on the right is holding a Canon camera and wearing a 'NAVY' labeled uniform.
    A person wearing a red flight deck jersey, protective helmet with goggles, ear protection, and tactical gloves is crouched on what appears to be a naval aircraft carrier flight deck. They are handling a heavy metal chain, which is consistent with aircraft chocking and chaining operations. The overhead angle provides a clear view of their safety gear and the deck surface.
    A military aviator or pilot is photographed from behind, wearing a white flight helmet with the name 'Buescher' printed on it. The individual is dressed in an olive/sage green flight suit and is equipped with a tactical vest or harness. The background shows a Mediterranean-style coastal urban environment with palm trees and colorful buildings, slightly out of focus.
    A U.S. Navy MH-60 Seahawk helicopter numbered '37', marked with 'USS Mount Whitney', is on a flight deck with rotors spinning. Several personnel in military flight gear and civilian-appearing individuals with ear protection are approaching or standing near the aircraft. The scene appears to be at a port or harbor, with sailboats and a tree-covered hillside visible in the background.
    The image shows U.S. Navy personnel conducting pre-flight or post-flight operations around an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter assigned to USS Mount Whitney (LCC-20), tail number 37, with the callsign 'Ghostrider'. The helicopter is parked on what appears to be a flight deck or tarmac, with crew members in flight gear and helmets visible both inside and outside the aircraft. The door panel displays the name 'LT BLACK GRETEL' along with a 'RESCUE' marking.
    Two personnel wearing full protective gear including helmets, goggles, face coverings, and colored flight deck jerseys are visible in what appears to be a naval vessel environment. The individual in the foreground wears a red jersey and life vest with a decorative face covering featuring a stylized smile pattern, while the person behind wears a blue jersey. Their color-coded attire is consistent with aircraft carrier flight deck crew role identification.
    A military helicopter assigned to USS Mount Whitney, numbered 37, is shown in flight or low hover. The aircraft bears crew name markings 'LT BLACK GRETEL' and 'ADAN GIELBUNT', with a partial 'GHOST' squadron designation visible on the fuselage. At least two crew members in flight suits and helmets are visible, one in the cockpit and one in the open cabin door.
    A U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter designated 'Ghostrider' (number 37) from HSC-28 squadron, assigned to USS Mount Whitney, is captured in low-altitude flight over what appears to be a Mediterranean coastal city. A crew member in flight gear is visible standing in the open side door of the helicopter. The background reveals colorful multi-story buildings, dense vegetation, and hillside architecture consistent with a southern Italian port city.
    A U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter designated 'Ghostrider' (number 37) is photographed in flight against a partly cloudy sky. The aircraft is assigned to USS Mount Whitney and features crew members visible through the cabin windows. Multiple personnel markings and unit insignia, including a spider emblem, are clearly visible on the fuselage.
    The image shows a large historic religious complex, likely a cathedral or abbey, situated on elevated ground with Gothic and Romanesque architectural features. A military-style helicopter flies in the overcast sky to the upper right of the frame. The scene combines medieval ecclesiastical architecture with a modern aircraft, creating a striking visual contrast.
    A military helicopter flies past a tall red brick clock tower against a clear blue sky. The tower features Roman numeral clock faces, a bell belfry with multiple bells, and a pointed spire at the top. The helicopter appears to be a UH-60 Black Hawk type aircraft passing at mid-tower height.
    A naval deck crew member wearing a red jersey and cranial helmet observes a military helicopter hovering over open water. The scene appears to be taken from the deck of a naval vessel, with the ocean visible in the background. The helicopter, consistent with an MH-60 Seahawk type, is airborne and positioned above the horizon line.
    A military helicopter, consistent with a Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk or similar variant, flies low over a coastal Mediterranean city with a harbor visible in the background. The urban landscape features multi-story buildings in warm earth tones typical of Italian or Southern European architecture, along with a red lighthouse and docked vessels. The overcast sky creates flat, diffused lighting across the scene.
    A military helicopter, consistent with a Sikorsky MH-60 Seahawk variant, is captured in low-altitude flight against an overcast sky. In the background, a historic European-style town or complex is visible on a hillside, featuring what appears to be a Gothic or Romanesque church or cathedral with a cross on its spire. The image captures an apparent operational or training flight near a coastal or urban European location.
    A U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 28 (HSC-28), callsign 'Ghostrider,' is captured in low hover or flight. The aircraft bears the number 37 and is assigned to USS Mount Whitney. A crew member is visible through the open cabin door, wearing flight gear and helmet.
    A military helicopter, identifiable as a Sikorsky MH-60 Seahawk variant, is captured in close-up flight against an overcast sky. The aircraft is photographed from a near head-on angle, revealing its undercarriage, sensor systems, and rotor assembly. In the background, historic European-style stone architecture including what appears to be a Gothic or Baroque church and fortified structures is visible.
    A military helicopter numbered '37' is secured on the flight deck of a naval vessel, with ground crew personnel performing tie-down and maintenance procedures. The ship appears to be docked or anchored near a Mediterranean coastal city, identifiable by the historic architecture and hilltop cathedral visible in the background. Text on the helicopter fuselage reads 'USS MOUNT WHITNEY', identifying the vessel as the US Navy command ship LCC-20.
    A military helicopter numbered '37' is secured on a flight deck, with text 'USS MOUNT WHITNEY' visible on the fuselage. A flight crew member in full gear, including helmet and face mask, stands beside the aircraft giving a thumbs-up gesture. The scene appears to be in a port environment with civilian buildings visible in the background.

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