Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 1st Class (NAC/AW) Michael Rodgers, from McDonough Georgia, assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 1, hangs from the door of an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter during search and rescue training in Patuxent River, Maryland, August 26, 2025. VX-1 is based at Naval Air Station Patuxent River and is a subordinate command of Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic. The principal mission of VX-1 is to test and evaluate airborne anti-submarine warfare, maritime anti-surface warfare, and airborne command and control platforms, as well as support systems, equipment and materials in an operational environment.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John T. Jarrett)
Date Taken: | 08.26.2025 |
Date Posted: | 08.28.2025 17:43 |
Photo ID: | 9284360 |
VIRIN: | 250826-N-JD579-1220 |
Resolution: | 5505x3932 |
Size: | 12.5 MB |
Location: | PATUXENT RIVER, MARYLAND, US |
Web Views: | 10 |
Downloads: | 3 |
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