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    A military helicopter, appearing to be a Sikorsky MH-60 Seahawk, hovers alongside a large naval vessel over open ocean. The helicopter has a cargo net or sling load with orange-highlighted straps suspended beneath it, suggesting a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) or cargo transfer operation. The photo is taken from the deck or superstructure of the ship, framing the helicopter against a calm blue sea and overcast sky.

    ATLANTIC OCEAN

    06.30.2026

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Tehya Delgardio-Lawrence 

    USS Nimitz (CVN 68)   

    A MH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to the “Indians” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 6, prepares to drop off ordnance transportation gear onto the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during an ordnance offload in the Atlantic Ocean, June 30, 2026. Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 2nd Fleet area of responsibility as part of a scheduled homeport shift to Norfolk, Virginia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tehya Delgardio-Lawrence)

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    Date Taken: 06.30.2026
    Date Posted: 07.02.2026 20:20
    Photo ID: 9784300
    VIRIN: 260627-N-TD410-1121
    Resolution: 2346x3519
    Size: 1.32 MB
    Location: ATLANTIC OCEAN
    Web Views: 28
    Downloads: 2

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    A military helicopter, appearing to be a Sikorsky MH-60 Seahawk, hovers alongside a large naval vessel over open ocean. The helicopter has a cargo net or sling load with orange-highlighted straps suspended beneath it, suggesting a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) or cargo transfer operation. The photo is taken from the deck or superstructure of the ship, framing the helicopter against a calm blue sea and overcast sky.
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