PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 7, 2022) Sailors observe an MH-60S Sea hawk, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, as it hovers over the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), during flight operations in support of Noble Fusion, Feb. 7, 2022. Noble Fusion demonstrates that Navy and Marine Corps forward-deployed stand-in naval expeditionary forces can rapidly aggregate Marine Expeditionary Unit/Amphibious Ready Group teams at sea, along with a carrier strike group, as well as other joint force elements and allies, in order to conduct lethal sea-denial operations, seize key maritime terrain, guarantee freedom of movement, and create advantage for U.S. partner and allied forces. Naval Expeditionary forces conduct training throughout the year, in the Indo-Pacific, to maintain readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Isaak Martinez)
| Date Taken: | 02.07.2022 |
| Date Posted: | 02.07.2022 05:36 |
| Photo ID: | 7038411 |
| VIRIN: | 220207-N-KF697-1024 |
| Resolution: | 4697x3126 |
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| Location: | PHILIPPINE SEA |
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