USS George H.W. Bush launches a MH-60S Sea Hawk [Image 9 of 12]

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

06.16.2026

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Central Command Public Affairs           

An MH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5, takes off from Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) while sailing in the Arabian Sea, June 16, 2026. USS George H.W. Bush is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East. (U.S. Navy photo)

• Date Taken: 06.16.2026
• Date Posted: 06.25.2026 10:26
• Photo ID: 9757184
• VIRIN: 260616-D-D0477-1120
• Resolution: 5770x3847
• Size: 2.11 MB
• Location: U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY