Sailors assigned to the “Ghostriders” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 prepare to move an MH-60S on the flight deck of the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) during flight operations aboard the warship in the Atlantic Ocean, May 19, 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: | 05.18.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.26.2026 15:36 |
| Photo ID: | 9706416 |
| VIRIN: | 260519-N-KT595-1011 |
| Resolution: | 6000x4000 |
| Size: | 11.03 MB |
| Location: | ATLANTIC OCEAN |
| Web Views: | 9 |
| Downloads: | 3 |
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