Vella Gulf Conducts Operations in the Gulf of Aden [Image 13 of 14]

GULF OF ADEN

05.21.2020

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew Waters 

Carrier Strike Group 10

200521-N-PI330-0162 GULF OF ADEN (May 21, 2020) Aviation Electronic’s Technician 2nd Class Kellen Baker attaches a .240 machine-gun to an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter of the “Guardians” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 48 aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) May 21, 2020. Vella Gulf is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations 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: 05.21.2020
• Date Posted: 05.22.2020 16:22
• Photo ID: 6219373
• VIRIN: 200521-N-PI330-0162
• Resolution: 4928x3280
• Size: 1.27 MB
• Location: GULF OF ADEN