U.S. Navy Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Ivan Chavez installs recovery assist secure traverse into an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71, in the hangar bay of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) on Dec. 19, 2025. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Units assigned to 7th Fleet conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance peace through strength. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Malina Davy)
| Date Taken: | 12.19.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 12.22.2025 08:02 |
| Photo ID: | 9456821 |
| VIRIN: | 251219-N-PT073-1096 |
| Resolution: | 4500x3000 |
| Size: | 1.59 MB |
| Location: | PHILIPPINE SEA |
| Web Views: | 2 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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