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    Nimitz Conducts Replenishment At Sea [Image 4 of 12]

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    A U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter (Bureau Number 615, assigned to HSC squadron) hovers over a ship's flight deck while deck crew in red jerseys attach a cargo sling load to the helicopter's external hook. The operation appears to be a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) or cargo transfer exercise conducted at sea. The scene takes place on what appears to be a naval vessel's flight deck with open ocean visible in the background.

    ARABIAN SEA

    11.13.2020

    Photo by Chief Petty Officer Ryan Tabios 

    USS Nimitz (CVN 68)   

    201113-N-DQ752-1026 ARABIAN SEA (Nov. 13, 2020) Sailors hook cargo to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, from the “Screamin’ Indians” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6, during a replenishment-at-sea evolution on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz, the flagship of Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three critical chokepoints to the free flow of global commerce. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cheyenne Geletka/Released)

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    Date Taken: 11.13.2020
    Date Posted: 11.14.2020 13:51
    Photo ID: 6423528
    VIRIN: 201113-N-DQ752-1026
    Resolution: 4038x2889
    Size: 1.37 MB
    Location: ARABIAN SEA
    Web Views: 35
    Downloads: 17

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    The image shows flight deck operations aboard what appears to be a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier. Multiple MH-60 Seahawk helicopters are visible, with at least one on deck and two airborne in the background. Flight deck personnel in color-coded jerseys are observed managing operations along the deck.
    The image shows flight deck operations aboard a naval aircraft carrier, with multiple military helicopters in various stages of operation. Several deck crew members in color-coded jerseys are positioned across the flight deck, monitoring and directing helicopter activity. At least one helicopter is airborne while others remain on deck with rotors spinning.
    A military helicopter, consistent with an MH-60 Seahawk, hovers low over what appears to be an aircraft carrier flight deck with its side door open and a crew member visible inside. In the background, a large gray naval vessel — likely a replenishment or auxiliary ship — is underway on calm open water. The scene suggests a naval operation, possibly a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) or training exercise.
    A U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter (Bureau Number 615, assigned to HSC squadron) hovers over a ship's flight deck while deck crew in red jerseys attach a cargo sling load to the helicopter's external hook. The operation appears to be a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) or cargo transfer exercise conducted at sea. The scene takes place on what appears to be a naval vessel's flight deck with open ocean visible in the background.
    A naval replenishment-at-sea (RAS) operation is underway, with a sailor in a red life vest and blue hard hat crouching on the deck of one vessel while observing a supply ship numbered '202' alongside. The photograph is taken from the flight or weather deck of the receiving vessel, marked with the number '180'. The scene appears to take place in calm, hazy open ocean conditions with the sun partially obscured overhead.
    The image shows a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) operation between a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier and a fleet replenishment oiler, with transfer lines visibly connecting the two vessels underway. The carrier's flight deck is visible on the right side, with multiple jet aircraft (appearing to be F/A-18 Hornets or Super Hornets) parked on deck. Both ships are sailing in parallel formation on open ocean under clear skies.
    A military helicopter, appearing to be an MH-60 Seahawk, hovers low over a naval vessel's flight deck during a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) operation. Two deck crew members are visible — one in a brown jacket with a white helmet directing the operation, and another in red attaching a cargo sling to a yellow cargo pallet. A second ship is visible on the horizon in the background.
    A technician wearing full electrical safety PPE is performing diagnostic or maintenance work on an electrical panel or junction box. The worker is using a Fluke digital multimeter with red and black test leads connected to the panel, which contains numerous wires and terminals. The setting appears to be an industrial or naval/military vessel environment based on the overhead piping and structural elements.
    A U.S. Navy aircraft carrier flight deck is shown in active operations, with an E-2 Hawkeye airborne early warning aircraft on approach or departure, and multiple F/A-18 Hornets/Super Hornets staged on deck. Deck crew in color-coded jerseys are visible performing various flight deck roles. Markings on aircraft include 'KESTRELS' and 'VFA-137', identifying the embarked strike fighter squadron, with hull markings 'CVW-11' visible on the island structure.
    A U.S. Navy aircraft carrier flight deck is shown during active flight operations, with at least one F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet launching via catapult. Multiple aircraft are staged on the deck alongside numerous flight deck crew members wearing color-coded jerseys indicating their roles. The carrier is identified by markings including 'CVN-13' on the island structure and 'VFA-137 KESTRELS' on a visible aircraft tail.
    A carrier-based jet fighter, consistent with an F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet, is captured in the moment of landing or launching on an aircraft carrier flight deck over open ocean. The aircraft's landing gear is fully extended and it appears to be at very low altitude just above the deck surface. The image is taken during low-light conditions, likely at dusk or dawn, with calm ocean water visible in the background.
    A U.S. Navy carrier-based fighter jet, consistent with an F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, is photographed in low-altitude flight with landing gear fully extended, suggesting an approach or departure from an aircraft carrier. The aircraft is captured in silhouette-like lighting against a warm, hazy golden sky over open ocean. Multiple external stores are visible on the wing pylons.

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