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    Flight Operations On Board USS Charleston (LCS 18) [Image 1 of 7]

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    A naval flight deck crew member, identified as belonging to LCS-14, is guiding a helicopter onto a ship's flight deck at dusk or dawn. The handler is wearing a yellow safety vest and helmet with hearing protection, holding illuminated orange wands raised above their head in a marshalling signal. A helicopter is visible in the background approaching the landing area over open ocean.

    PHILIPPINE SEA

    07.18.2021

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Adam Butler 

    Commander, Destroyer Squadron 7

    210718-N-WU807-1045 PHILIPPINE SEA (July 18, 2021) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Kiara Woods signals an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 to land on Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), July 18. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adam Butler)

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    Date Taken: 07.18.2021
    Date Posted: 07.23.2021 06:31
    Photo ID: 6744025
    VIRIN: 210718-N-WU807-1045
    Resolution: 2926x2926
    Size: 981.58 KB
    Location: PHILIPPINE SEA
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    A naval flight deck crew member, identified as belonging to LCS-14, is guiding a helicopter onto a ship's flight deck at dusk or dawn. The handler is wearing a yellow safety vest and helmet with hearing protection, holding illuminated orange wands raised above their head in a marshalling signal. A helicopter is visible in the background approaching the landing area over open ocean.
    A U.S. Navy ceremony is taking place on what appears to be the deck of a naval vessel. One sailor in a blue coverall uniform is pinning a badge or insignia onto the uniform of another sailor wearing NWU Type I (digital camouflage) and a tan ball cap. Additional Navy personnel are visible in the background, suggesting a group recognition or qualification event.
    Two U.S. Navy personnel in NWU Type III (green digital camouflage) uniforms are engaged in what appears to be a pinning ceremony outdoors. The service member on the right is attaching or adjusting a rank insignia or device to the uniform of the service member on the left, identified by the name tape 'REITER'. Both are wearing tan/coyote brown ball caps associated with naval vessel crew.
    Two U.S. Navy personnel aboard USS Charleston (LCS-18) are shaking hands during a certificate presentation ceremony. The male sailor on the left, identified by his name tape as 'BURGON,' is presenting a certificate to a female sailor named Erica L. Reiter. The certificate appears to recognize her as an 'Enlisted Everyman Warfare Specialist' from USS Charleston (LCS-18) Gold.
    Two U.S. Navy personnel aboard USS Charleston (LCS-18) are posing for a photo during a certificate presentation ceremony. The female sailor, identified on the certificate as Alexis L. Zweygardt, is receiving recognition as an Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist. Both individuals are smiling and shaking hands while holding the framed certificate.
    A U.S. Navy ceremony appears to be taking place aboard a naval vessel, where a senior sailor is pinning a ribbon or award onto a female sailor's uniform. The female sailor is smiling broadly, suggesting this is a recognition or promotion ceremony. A third sailor is visible in the background holding a radio.
    Two U.S. Navy personnel in NWU Type I (digital camouflage) uniforms are posing together while holding a framed certificate from the Department of the Navy for the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal. The female sailor on the right is wearing the commendation medal on her uniform, indicating she is the award recipient. The ceremony appears to be taking place on the deck of USS Charleston (LCS-18), as indicated by the caps both individuals are wearing.

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