The Milky Way galaxy appears in the sky over the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, May 20, 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: | 05.20.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.26.2026 13:04 |
| Photo ID: | 9706527 |
| VIRIN: | 260520-N-KT595-1047 |
| Resolution: | 6000x4000 |
| Size: | 32.02 MB |
| Location: | ATLANTIC OCEAN |
| Web Views: | 49 |
| Downloads: | 2 |
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