MQ-8C Fire Scout Arrives Aboard USS Montgomery (LCS 8) [Image 3 of 3]

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES

04.07.2022

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Vance Hand 

Commander, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron 1

220407-N-ZS023-1010 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (April 7, 2022) An MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned autonomous helicopter attached to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 moves aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8) in preparation for an upcoming exercise. LCS is a fast, agile, mission-focused platform designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS is capable of supporting forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vance Hand)

• Date Taken: 04.07.2022
• Date Posted: 04.07.2022 18:46
• Photo ID: 7131839
• VIRIN: 220407-N-ZS023-1010
• Resolution: 4928x3280
• Size: 875.69 KB
• Location: NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO, CA, US