NEON DEFENDER 21 SAR TRAINING [Image 2 of 5]

BAHRAIN

04.04.2021

Photo by Spc. Evens Milcette 

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

210404-A-IY623-0071 GULF OF BAHRAIN (April 4, 2021) – A MH-60S Sea Hawk Helicopter, attached to
Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26, conducts overwater combat search and rescue training
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: 6594516
• VIRIN: 210404-A-IY623-0071
• Resolution: 5864x3909
• Size: 1.5 MB
• Location: BH