U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Alejandro Garcia, from Del Rio, Texas, directs an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, attached to the “Tridents “of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9, on the flight deck of Pre-Commissioning Unit John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) during Acceptance Trials, August 12, 2026. Acceptance Trials is a series of crew-led test events designed to demonstrate to the U.S. Navy's Board of Inspection and Survey that the ship is constructed in accordance with contract specifications, and that the crew is adequately trained to conduct operations at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Theoplis Stewart)
| Date Taken: | 08.13.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.17.2026 08:14 |
| Photo ID: | 9871030 |
| VIRIN: | 260813-N-UP745-1054 |
| Resolution: | 5773x3849 |
| Size: | 6.11 MB |
| Location: | VIRGINIA, US |
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