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    PCU John F. Kennedy Helicopter Operations [Image 4 of 7]

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    A military helicopter, marked with 'USS Gerald R. Ford' and 'CTF-78' designations, is on the flight deck of a naval aircraft carrier. Two deck crew members in blue uniforms are approaching the helicopter, which has its rotors spinning and a pilot visible through the cockpit window. Yellow wheel chocks are visible securing the landing gear to the deck.

    ATLANTIC OCEAN

    08.13.2026

    Photo by Seaman Jayden Howard 

    PCU John F. Kennedy (CVN 79)

    U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Airman Adrian Micheal, from Detroit and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Adrias Howard, from Omak, Washington, prepare to remove chocks and chains from a MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, attached to the “Tridents “of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9, to the flight deck of Pre-Commissioning Unit John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) during Acceptance Trials, August 13, 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 Communication Specialist Seaman Jayden Howard)

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    Date Taken: 08.13.2026
    Date Posted: 08.17.2026 08:14
    Photo ID: 9871183
    VIRIN: 260813-N-TI508-1059
    Resolution: 4756x3171
    Size: 4.08 MB
    Location: ATLANTIC OCEAN
    Web Views: 20
    Downloads: 4

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    A military helicopter, likely an MH-60 Seahawk, is on the flight deck of a naval vessel with rotor blades spinning. Three crew members are visible: one in a yellow jacket labeled 'FLT DK LPO' standing centrally, and two others in blue working at the helicopter's landing gear area. The scene appears to be taking place at dusk or dawn in overcast conditions.
    Two naval personnel wearing yellow safety vests and helmets with hearing protection stand on a flight deck observing a military helicopter. The individual on the left is identified as 'FLT DK LCPO' (Flight Deck Leading Chief Petty Officer) and the one on the right as 'CRASH LCPO' (Crash and Salvage Leading Chief Petty Officer). The scene appears to be aboard a naval vessel at dusk or dawn, with open ocean visible in the background.
    Two personnel stand on what appears to be an aircraft carrier flight deck at sunrise or sunset, silhouetted against a dramatic sky with the sun breaking through clouds over open water. Both individuals are wearing flight deck safety gear including cranial helmets with ear protection and colored safety vests. The wet, dark surface of the flight deck is visible in the foreground.
    A military helicopter, marked with 'USS Gerald R. Ford' and 'CTF-78' designations, is on the flight deck of a naval aircraft carrier. Two deck crew members in blue uniforms are approaching the helicopter, which has its rotors spinning and a pilot visible through the cockpit window. Yellow wheel chocks are visible securing the landing gear to the deck.
    Two Navy deck crew members in blue jerseys are carrying tie-down chains and a yellow chock device away from a military helicopter on the flight deck of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78). The helicopter, an MH-60 Seahawk, displays the ship's name and hull number on a placard. At least two aircrew members are visible inside the helicopter cockpit.
    A U.S. Navy MH-60 Seahawk helicopter is captured mid-hover or during takeoff/landing operations on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier at sunset or sunrise. A flight deck crew member in a yellow jersey is visible on the deck, appearing to communicate via radio or headset while observing the helicopter. The scene is set over open ocean with warm golden light reflecting off calm waters in the background.
    A military helicopter numbered '610' is parked on what appears to be a naval vessel's flight deck, with the ocean visible in the background. The helicopter features distinctive decorative artwork on its tail section and top, suggesting it may be a special commemorative or squadron-marked aircraft. Ground crew members dressed in blue uniforms are performing maintenance or securing operations around the aircraft.

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