USS Montgomery (LCS 8) Conducts MQ-8C Operations [Image 11 of 19]

PACIFIC OCEAN

04.16.2022

Photo by Lt.j.g. Sam Hardgrove 

Commander, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron 1

220416-N-NK931-882 PACIFIC OCEAN (April. 16, 2022) – An MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 prepares to launch during night flight operations on the flight deck of Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8). 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 Lt. j.g. Samuel Hardgrove)

• Date Taken: 04.16.2022
• Date Posted: 05.02.2022 17:54
• Photo ID: 7164434
• VIRIN: 220416-N-NK931-882
• Resolution: 4933x3289
• Size: 2.47 MB
• Location: PACIFIC OCEAN