NEON DEFENDER 21 SAR TRAINING [Image 1 of 5]

BAHRAIN

04.04.2021

Photo by Spc. Evens Milcette 

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

210404-A-IY623-0026 GULF F BAHRAIN (April 4, 2021) – Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 2nd class
Hunter Hill, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26, prepares to conduct overwater
combat search and rescue training from a MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter during exercise Neon Defender
21 in the Gulf of Bahrain, April 4. Neon Defender 21 is a bilateral maritime exercise between the U.S.
and Bahrain, designed to enhance interoperability and readiness, fortify military-to-military
relationships and advance operational capabilities, allowing participating naval forces to effectively
develop the necessary skills to address threats to regional security, freedom of navigation and the free
flow of commerce. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Evens Milcette Jr.)

• Date Taken: 04.04.2021
• Date Posted: 04.12.2021 07:32
• Photo ID: 6594515
• VIRIN: 210404-A-IY623-0026
• Resolution: 4480x6720
• Size: 2.37 MB
• Location: BH