A U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter assigned to the 56th Rescue Squadron takes off from the flight deck of the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) during deck landing qualifications aboard the ship in the Mediterranean Sea, April 14, 2026. Mount Whitney is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to support the warfighting effectiveness, lethality and readiness of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and defend U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Chad M. Butler)
| Date Taken: | 04.13.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.16.2026 06:24 |
| Photo ID: | 9618714 |
| VIRIN: | 260414-N-KT595-2853 |
| Resolution: | 8103x5405 |
| Size: | 20.95 MB |
| Location: | GAETA, IT |
| Web Views: | 46 |
| Downloads: | 5 |
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