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    Strengthening Partnership: UK and U.S. Navies Conduct Mine Hunting and Countermeasures Exercise [Image 8 of 13]

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    An aerial photograph captures a military-style helicopter hovering low over open ocean water, with a person suspended below it on a hoist or cable. The helicopter's rotor downwash has created a dramatic circular ripple pattern on the water surface, forming concentric rings radiating outward from the center. This appears to be a search and rescue or combat rescue swimmer training/operation.

    ARABIAN GULF

    09.10.2020

    Photo by Spc. Joshua Durant 

    U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet           

    200910-A-FC661-1121 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 10, 2020) - A MH-60 Seahawk helicopter, attached to Commander Task Force (CTF) 52 hoists an explosive ordnance disposal technician from the water after clearing a detonation site during a mine countermeasures interoperability exercise in the Arabian Gulf, Sept. 10. CTF 52 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 Sea and Pacific Ocean through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic chokepoints to the free flow of global commerce. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Joshua DuRant)

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    Date Taken: 09.10.2020
    Date Posted: 09.30.2020 04:02
    Photo ID: 6374520
    VIRIN: 200910-A-FC661-1121
    Resolution: 3762x2508
    Size: 1.5 MB
    Location: ARABIAN GULF
    Web Views: 102
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    A military personnel in full combat gear is positioned at the open door of a helicopter, giving a thumbs-up gesture while looking out over a body of water. The individual is wearing camouflage uniform, tactical vest, helmet with goggles, and appears to be preparing for or signaling readiness for an airborne operation. The scene is captured at altitude with a hazy horizon visible over the water below.
    A hazy sunset over calm open water with warm orange and red tones dominating the sky and sea surface. Multiple vessels and a helicopter are visible, along with a smoke signal or flare on the right side, suggesting a possible maritime rescue or training operation. The sun reflects off the glassy water creating a central golden path toward the horizon.
    A maritime operation is underway at dusk or dawn, featuring a military helicopter flying over open water alongside a rigid inflatable boat (RIB) with personnel aboard. A larger naval vessel is visible in the background on the horizon. The low-light conditions and coordinated presence of multiple assets suggest a military exercise or patrol operation.
    An aerial photograph shows two rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) maneuvering in open blue ocean water. One boat appears to be circling or turning sharply, leaving a curved wake, while a bright green dye marker and a red/yellow buoy or marker are visible in the water between them. This appears consistent with a maritime search and rescue exercise, law enforcement interdiction, or military training operation.
    A military helicopter, appearing to be a Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk variant, hovers low over open ocean water while a person is suspended below it on a hoist or cable. A green smoke marker or dye marker has been deployed, trailing from a red-and-yellow canister across the water surface. The rotor wash from the helicopter has created a distinctive circular ripple pattern on the ocean surface below.
    An aerial or elevated view of an open body of water showing two distinct disturbances on the surface. On the left, a yellow-green colored smoke or explosion plume rises from the water, while on the right, a white smoke trail extends horizontally, possibly from a fast-moving vessel or projectile. The scene suggests some form of maritime activity involving pyrotechnics, signaling devices, or ordnance.
    An aerial photograph of an open ocean scene depicting what appears to be a maritime military or search-and-rescue exercise. Multiple vessels and a helicopter are visible, with smoke trails emanating from fast-moving small boats in the lower left. A green dye marker is visible in the water near a small inflatable craft, likely used for location marking.
    An aerial photograph captures a military-style helicopter hovering low over open ocean water, with a person suspended below it on a hoist or cable. The helicopter's rotor downwash has created a dramatic circular ripple pattern on the water surface, forming concentric rings radiating outward from the center. This appears to be a search and rescue or combat rescue swimmer training/operation.
    A silhouetted figure wearing military-style helmet and gear is positioned in the foreground against a sunset over a body of water. In the background, an industrial skyline — consistent with an oil refinery or port facility — is visible across the water. The warm orange and pink tones of the sunset dominate the sky.
    A military patrol vessel is photographed at sea, viewed through what appears to be a porthole or opening on another vessel. The boat is equipped with multiple weapon mounts, radar systems, and communications equipment, and is underway at speed creating a visible bow wake. The image is taken in hazy maritime conditions with overcast skies.
    The image shows two military naval vessels underway on open ocean waters under a hazy sky. The larger vessel on the left appears to be a mine countermeasures or patrol ship with a prominent superstructure, mast, and various antennas, while a smaller, faster craft is visible in the distance on the right leaving a wake. Both vessels appear to be in motion, suggesting a patrol or escort operation.
    The image shows two gray naval vessels operating together on open water under a hazy sky. The larger vessel on the left appears to be a warship or mine countermeasures vessel with a hull number visible, while a smaller, faster patrol boat on the right is generating a significant wake. This appears to be a naval exercise or patrol operation.
    A military helicopter hovers over open ocean water while a person descends on a hoist/cable below the aircraft. On the water surface, a bright green marker and a red cylindrical object (likely a buoy or barrel) are visible, suggesting a search and rescue or combat swimmer training exercise. The image is taken in hazy, overcast lighting conditions over open sea.

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