A MH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to the “Indians” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6, transports stores from Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Patuxent (T-AO 201) during a vertical replenishment-at-sea with Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean, April 23, 2026. Nimitz is deployed as part of Southern Seas 2026 which seeks to enhance capability, improve interoperability, and strengthen maritime partnerships with countries throughout the region through joint, multinational and interagency exchanges and cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Alyssa J. Boling)
| Date Taken: | 04.23.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.23.2026 14:44 |
| Photo ID: | 9635731 |
| VIRIN: | 260423-N-FO305-1023 |
| Resolution: | 5568x3712 |
| Size: | 2.43 MB |
| Location: | U.S. 4TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY |
| Web Views: | 27 |
| Downloads: | 3 |
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