An MH-60 Sea Hawk, attached to the “Indians” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 6, hoists a pallet of stores from flight deck of 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 Atlantic Ocean, May 28, 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 3rd Class Gilecia Dias)
| Date Taken: | 05.28.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.10.2026 13:43 |
| Photo ID: | 9716716 |
| VIRIN: | 260528-N-UR111-1181 |
| Resolution: | 714x1000 |
| Size: | 147.02 KB |
| Location: | ATLANTIC OCEAN |
| Web Views: | 11 |
| Downloads: | 3 |
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