Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Austin Chase looks out from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 after take-off from U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during a live-fire exercise in the South China Sea, March 31, 2026. Blue Ridge and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance future warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Damian Cook)
| Date Taken: | 03.30.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.03.2026 05:28 |
| Photo ID: | 9597242 |
| VIRIN: | 260331-N-TU814-1221 |
| Resolution: | 5985x3990 |
| Size: | 2.3 MB |
| Location: | SOUTH CHINA SEA |
| Web Views: | 5 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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