260623-N-OQ442-1024 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 23, 2026) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Robert Shumate signals to an MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26, to take off from the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), June 23, 2026. Fleet Exercise (FLEETEX) 250 represents the United States’ commitment to layer defense of the homeland through forward-deployed forces and reinforces interoperability with allies and partners through collective maritime security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Riley Gasdia)
| Date Taken: | 06.23.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.25.2026 07:11 |
| Photo ID: | 9771152 |
| VIRIN: | 260623-N-OQ442-1024 |
| Resolution: | 5550x3700 |
| Size: | 1.9 MB |
| Location: | US |
| Web Views: | 31 |
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