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    25th CAB conducts deck landings aboard USS Essex (LHD2) [Image 12 of 15]

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    A single figure stands in near-total darkness, illuminated by two distinct light sources: a bright yellow-white light held or worn at chest level and a blue light positioned low behind them at ground level. The person appears to be wearing protective gear including a helmet with goggles and an orange face covering, suggesting an industrial, military, or aviation context. The dramatic low-key lighting creates a stark, atmospheric composition against a completely black background.

    UNITED STATES

    07.19.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Olivia Cowart 

    Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet           

    A U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate, assigned to the handling team aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), prepares to direct a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter assigned to 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, as it prepares to take off as part of Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026 in the Pacific Ocean, July 19, 2026. Thirty nations, 30 ships, five submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 190 aircraft and more than 30,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 24 to July 31. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2026 is the 30th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Olivia Cowart)

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    Date Taken: 07.19.2026
    Date Posted: 07.21.2026 15:11
    Photo ID: 9821798
    VIRIN: 260719-A-XD912-1014
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    Location: US
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    A U.S. Army soldier in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform handles a tie-down rope on what appears to be the flight deck of a naval vessel. An AH-64 Apache attack helicopter is secured in the background, with additional military and naval personnel visible on deck. The scene depicts joint Army-Navy operations, likely involving helicopter deck operations at sea.
    A military personnel member is climbing the exterior of a tan/desert-colored helicopter, likely a CH-47 Chinook, on the deck of a naval vessel. The scene appears to be a maintenance or pre-flight inspection activity aboard a US Navy ship. Two flags are visible on the ship's superstructure, including an American flag and what appears to be a red and white flag.
    A military attack helicopter, identifiable as an AH-64 Apache, is parked on what appears to be a naval vessel's flight deck over open ocean. Ground crew personnel in camouflage uniforms are performing maintenance or pre-flight checks on the aircraft. The helicopter is chained to the deck and is armed with rocket pods visible on its stub wings.
    A military aviator or crew member in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform is performing maintenance or a pre-flight inspection on what appears to be a military helicopter rotor head assembly. The individual is wearing a flight helmet with a red Rebel Alliance (Star Wars) insignia sticker on the front. The image is taken from a low angle against a clear blue sky, giving a dramatic perspective.
    A military attack helicopter, identifiable as an AH-64 Apache, hovers above the flight deck of a naval vessel at sea. A deck crew member wearing a yellow jersey and white helmet is directing the aircraft with hand signals. The scene depicts a shipboard helicopter landing or departure operation in clear daylight conditions.
    A U.S. Marines MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft is photographed on what appears to be the deck of a naval vessel, with its rotors spinning. The aircraft bears the 'MARINES' marking and unit designation 'VMM-164' on its fuselage, with the number '06' visible near the nose. A ground crew member is visible in the background, suggesting the aircraft is preparing for takeoff or has recently landed.
    A U.S. Marines MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft is parked on what appears to be a naval vessel's flight deck. A single crew member or maintenance technician is inspecting or working on the underside/wing area of the aircraft. The rotors are spinning, indicating the aircraft is either powering up or recently powered down.
    A military attack helicopter, identifiable as an AH-64 Apache, is hovering low over the flight deck of a naval vessel while a deck handler in a yellow jersey guides it. The deck handler, wearing a yellow flight deck jersey labeled 'L III 2' and a white helmet, has both arms extended in a marshaling gesture. The scene appears to take place at sea, with ocean visible in the background.
    A close-up photograph of a U.S. Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopter in flight against a partly cloudy blue sky. Two crew members are visible in the tandem cockpit, wearing flight helmets and gear. The aircraft displays unit markings, including crossed sabers insignia and a red-and-white flag patch on the fuselage.
    An AH-64 Apache attack helicopter is hovering low over the flight deck of a naval vessel, identified as LHD-2 (USS Essex or similar amphibious assault ship). A flight deck crew member in yellow safety gear is directing the aircraft using hand signals. The helicopter bears what appears to be an Indonesian flag marking on its fuselage, suggesting a joint or foreign military operation.
    A night operations scene showing a tiltrotor aircraft, identifiable as a V-22 Osprey, on what appears to be a ship deck or airfield. The long-exposure photograph captures the rotating proprotor blades as glowing green circular light trails, likely from blade tip lights. A single ground crew member stands nearby holding a yellow light wand, with additional green marker lights visible on the ground surface.
    A single figure stands in near-total darkness, illuminated by two distinct light sources: a bright yellow-white light held or worn at chest level and a blue light positioned low behind them at ground level. The person appears to be wearing protective gear including a helmet with goggles and an orange face covering, suggesting an industrial, military, or aviation context. The dramatic low-key lighting creates a stark, atmospheric composition against a completely black background.
    A nighttime military helicopter operation is taking place on what appears to be a ship's flight deck or landing pad. A ground crew member is visible holding illuminated wands/batons, guiding a military helicopter that is hovering or landing. The scene is predominantly dark with colored lighting (green, blue/purple) marking the deck perimeter.
    A nighttime scene on what appears to be a military airfield or flight deck showing at least one large tandem-rotor helicopter, consistent with a CH-47 Chinook, illuminated by colored navigation and ground lights. The image is taken in low-light conditions with visible green, amber, red, and blue lights creating lens flare effects. Multiple aircraft appear to be parked or staged in the background.
    A military attack helicopter, consistent with an AH-64 Apache, is positioned on what appears to be a ship's flight deck during nighttime operations. A deck crew member in a high-visibility jacket is visible to the left, holding a blue signal light used for marshalling the aircraft. The scene is illuminated primarily by green and blue operational lighting, creating a low-light tactical environment.

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