Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Luis Alvarez performs maintenance on a MH-60R Sea Hawk, attached to the “Battle Cats” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 73, in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean, April 25, 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 2nd Class Tehya Delgardio-Lawrence)
| Date Taken: | 04.25.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.04.2026 16:59 |
| Photo ID: | 9641044 |
| VIRIN: | 260425-N-TD410-1466 |
| Resolution: | 3595x2506 |
| Size: | 2.01 MB |
| Location: | U.S. 4TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY |
| Web Views: | 12 |
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