Over the blue waters of the Black Sea: 12th CAB qualifies crews for maritime operations [Image 9 of 10]

BURGAS, BULGARIA

05.04.2021

Photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Stewart 

12th Combat Aviation Brigade

U.S. Army Maj. Robert Fellingham, a public affairs officer assigned to the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, Wings of Victory, photographs Chief Warrant Officer 2 Taylor Hastings, on the ramp of his CH-47 Chinook during maritime operations crew certification flights over the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria on May 4, 2021, during Exercise Swift Response 21, part of DEFENDER-Europe 21. Army public affairs professionals tell the story of our Soldiers and units from unique vantages all over the world. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Stewart)

DEFENDER-Europe 21 is a large-scale U.S. Army-led exercise designed to build readiness and interoperability between the U.S., NATO allies and partner militaries. This year, more than 30,000 multinational forces from 26 nations will conduct nearly simultaneous operations across more than 30 training areas in 14 countries from the Baltics to the strategically important Balkans and Black Sea Region. Follow the latest news and information about DEFENDER-Europe 21, visit www.EuropeAfrica.army.mil/DefenderEurope.

• Date Taken: 05.04.2021
• Date Posted: 05.06.2021 06:33
• Photo ID: 6632197
• VIRIN: 210504-A-WF617-275
• Resolution: 9504x6336
• Size: 32.48 MB
• Location: BURGAS, BG