An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the “Ghostriders” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, hovers above flight deck of the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) during deck landing qualifications aboard the warship in the Atlantic Ocean, July 7, 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: | 07.07.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.03.2026 14:40 |
| Photo ID: | 9800635 |
| VIRIN: | 260707-N-KT595-1118 |
| Resolution: | 6000x4000 |
| Size: | 9.55 MB |
| Location: | ATLANTIC OCEAN |
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