Sailors observe an MH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 6, conduct a vertical replenishment with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) from Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) in the Pacific Ocean, April 23, 2026. Gridley is deployed with Nimitz Carrier Strike Group 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 2nd Class Timothy Meyer)
| Date Taken: | 04.23.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.04.2026 17:02 |
| Photo ID: | 9636742 |
| VIRIN: | 260423-N-AS506-1100 |
| Resolution: | 3981x3185 |
| Size: | 3.25 MB |
| Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN |
| Web Views: | 4 |
| Downloads: | 2 |
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