An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, attached to the “Dusty Dogs” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7, lands on the flight deck of Pre-Commissioning Unit John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) during Builder’s Trials, Jan. 28, 2026. This was the first aircraft landing aboard in John F. Kennedy’s history. Builder’s Trials provide an opportunity to test ship systems and components at sea for the first time, and make required adjustments prior to additional underway testing. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brittney Camacho-Pietri)
| Date Taken: | 01.28.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.05.2026 15:16 |
| Photo ID: | 9508707 |
| VIRIN: | 260128-N-AB310-1002 |
| Resolution: | 6000x4000 |
| Size: | 2.19 MB |
| Location: | ATLANTIC OCEAN |
| Web Views: | 170 |
| Downloads: | 19 |
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John F. Kennedy completes Builder’s Sea Trials, First Underway
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