USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Conducts Operations with Special Operations Forces [Image 33 of 64]

ADRIATIC SEA

03.03.2023

Photo by Seaman Sasha Ambrose 

USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77)

230303-N-IX644-1081 ADRIATIC SEA (March 3, 2023) East-coast-based U.S. Naval Special Warfare Operators (SEALS) and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 12 Sailors rappel from an MH-60S Nighthawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5, onto the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), during visit, board, search, and seizure training, March 3, 2023. These operations demonstrate U.S. European Command’s ability to rapidly deploy Special Operations Forces (SOF) throughout the 6th Fleet Area of Responsibility. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Sasha Ambrose)

• Date Taken: 03.03.2023
• Date Posted: 03.17.2023 11:26
• Photo ID: 7685963
• VIRIN: 230303-N-IX644-1081
• Resolution: 4480x6272
• Size: 978.29 KB
• Location: ADRIATIC SEA