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    A sailor wearing a green vest and black protective gear is hand-launching a small fixed-wing UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) from the flight deck of a naval vessel at sea. The operator is in a throwing stance with the drone held overhead, preparing to release it. The scene takes place on what appears to be a U.S. Navy destroyer or similar warship under partly cloudy skies.

    UNITED STATES

    02.20.2021

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Dean Cates 

    Carrier Strike Group Two (CSG-2)

    210220-N-RG587-1028 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 20, 2021) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Travis Sims, from Brooklyn, Illinois, manually rotates the rotor blades of an MH-60R Sea Hawk, attached to the "Swamp Foxes" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 74, aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72), Feb. 20, 2021. Vella Gulf is operating in the Atlantic Ocean in support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dean M. Cates)

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    Date Taken: 02.20.2021
    Date Posted: 02.27.2021 08:26
    Photo ID: 6535871
    VIRIN: 210220-N-RG587-1028
    Resolution: 4928x3280
    Size: 909.33 KB
    Location: US
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    A Navy sailor wearing a tan USS Vella Gulf (CG-72) cap, black face mask, glasses, and dark blue coveralls is crouching down to perform maintenance or inspection work in a shipboard passageway or machinery space. The surrounding area shows labeled white pipes marked 'CHW SPLY' (Chilled Water Supply) and 'RTN' (Return), along with directional arrows and safety markings on the bulkhead. The setting is clearly aboard a U.S. Navy guided-missile cruiser.
    A naval crew member wearing a green vest and black face mask is performing helicopter deck operations on what appears to be a military ship's flight deck. The individual is in a dynamic pose with one arm raised, likely signaling to an aircraft or directing flight deck operations. The scene takes place at sea under partly cloudy skies.
    A sailor wearing a green vest and black protective gear is hand-launching a small fixed-wing UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) from the flight deck of a naval vessel at sea. The operator is in a throwing stance with the drone held overhead, preparing to release it. The scene takes place on what appears to be a U.S. Navy destroyer or similar warship under partly cloudy skies.
    A naval flight deck crew member wearing a yellow vest and helmet is directing a military helicopter on the flight deck of a warship at sea. The helicopter, consistent with an MH-60 Seahawk variant, is positioned on the landing pad with its rotors spinning. The scene takes place under a partly cloudy sky over open ocean.
    A military helicopter numbered '704' is secured on the flight deck of a naval vessel at sea. A deck crew member wearing a green vest and helmet is handling a fuel hose, indicating an active hot refueling or defueling operation. At least two aircrew members are visible inside the helicopter cockpit, wearing flight helmets.
    A military helicopter, appearing to be an MH-60 Seahawk, is positioned on the flight deck of a naval warship at sea with its rotors spinning. Ground crew members in protective gear are performing deck operations around the aircraft. The scene takes place under partly cloudy skies with open ocean visible in the background.
    The image shows the bow of a gray naval warship, likely a U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, underway on open ocean with moderate to choppy seas. The perspective is taken from an elevated position looking forward along the ship's forecastle deck toward the horizon. The sky is partly cloudy with scattered cumulus clouds and bright sunlight reflecting off the water.
    A person stands on the deck of a naval or military vessel at sea, wearing hearing protection earmuffs, a black knit beanie, a teal/green face mask, and a dark jacket. They appear to be on watch or lookout duty, gazing out toward the open ocean. The sea conditions appear moderately choppy under a partly cloudy sky.
    Two U.S. Navy personnel wearing teal/green surgical masks are working at a control station aboard what appears to be the USS Gettysburg (CG-64), a guided-missile cruiser. The foreground sailor, whose uniform patch reads 'USS GETTYSBURG CG-6...', is leaning over a console and pointing at equipment while holding papers. A third crew member is visible in the background near a window.
    Two military personnel wearing teal/turquoise face masks are working together at a Getac ruggedized laptop/tablet in what appears to be a naval vessel's control or engineering room. The individual in the foreground has a name tape reading 'COTTON' and both are wearing dark navy blue uniforms. The background shows a complex array of pipes, gauges, switches, and control panels typical of a ship's interior.
    A naval personnel member wearing a blue uniform, brown cap, and green face mask is working at a navigation console aboard a military vessel. The individual is handling documents and operating electronic navigation equipment on what appears to be the ship's bridge. The ocean is visible through the windows in the background, indicating the vessel is underway.
    A technician wearing safety glasses and a teal surgical mask is working underneath what appears to be a military aircraft, examining or servicing components on the underside. The worker is dressed in a dark navy uniform and is looking upward at panels, pipes, and structural elements. Text markings including 'CFN SUP' and 'SPLF' are visible on components beneath the aircraft.
    Two naval personnel are seated at a control station aboard what appears to be a military vessel, both wearing face masks and navy blue uniforms. The foreground sailor wears a tan baseball cap with partially visible text referencing 'Gulf' and the number '72', along with a teal N95-style respirator mask. The background shows various control panels, gauges, switches, and wiring consistent with a ship's interior operational space.
    Two individuals wearing white N95/KN95 face masks are present in what appears to be a naval vessel's interior workspace. The person on the right is wearing a dark navy blue uniform with a name tag reading 'ROBERT KOTIER USN' and a rank insignia patch. Both individuals appear to be focused on a task or equipment in front of them.
    A U.S. Navy sailor wearing a white N95 mask and dark blue utility uniform is writing on documents attached to a clipboard, likely completing maintenance or inspection paperwork. The setting appears to be aboard a naval vessel, with equipment panels, wiring, and what appears to be an aircraft or weapons system visible in the background. At least one other masked sailor is visible in the blurred background.
    A naval officer wearing a white face mask and dark jacket uses large binoculars while standing on what appears to be a ship's bridge or combat information center. Multiple crew members are visible in the background, also wearing face masks, surrounded by navigation screens, monitors, and control equipment. The setting is clearly a military vessel's command bridge with multiple electronic displays and navigation instruments.

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