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    Flight Operations Aboard USS Mason (DDG 87) [Image 1 of 5]

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    Two personnel in red coveralls and life vests stand at the stern railing of a military or coast guard vessel, observing rough open ocean waters. The individual in the foreground wears a full red jumpsuit with stenciled text on the back reading 'DCGST FORO7' or similar markings. The sea conditions appear moderately rough with visible wake and whitecaps under an overcast sky.

    AT SEA

    08.16.2026

    Photo by NAVCENT Public Affairs        

    U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet           

    U.S. Sailors lower a safety net on the flight deck of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87), Aug. 17, 2026. Mason is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East. (U.S. Navy photo)

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    Date Taken: 08.16.2026
    Date Posted: 08.18.2026 09:35
    Photo ID: 9874905
    VIRIN: 260817-N-NO146-1201
    Resolution: 2117x1411
    Size: 839.8 KB
    Location: AT SEA
    Web Views: 5
    Downloads: 1

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    Two personnel in red coveralls and life vests stand at the stern railing of a military or coast guard vessel, observing rough open ocean waters. The individual in the foreground wears a full red jumpsuit with stenciled text on the back reading 'DCGST FORO7' or similar markings. The sea conditions appear moderately rough with visible wake and whitecaps under an overcast sky.
    A U.S. Navy flight deck crew member wearing a red jersey and helmet is marshaling a military helicopter on a ship's flight deck at sea. The crew member's vest is marked 'HSM-41' identifying the Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 41. The helicopter, consistent with an MH-60R Seahawk, has its rotors spinning and is positioned on the deck with the ocean visible in the background.
    Three military personnel are standing on the deck of a naval vessel at sea, each wearing color-coded helmets and protective gear consistent with flight deck or damage control roles. The ocean is visible in the background under an overcast sky. Their different vest and helmet colors indicate distinct crew roles or assignments.
    A military helicopter designated '707' and named 'CERBERUS' is on the flight deck of a naval vessel at sea, with its rotors spinning. Several crew members in various colored vests and helmets are positioned around the aircraft, suggesting pre-flight or post-flight operations. The scene takes place on what appears to be a U.S. Navy ship deck with the ocean visible in the background.
    A U.S. Navy deck crew member is working on a ship's flight deck in front of a military helicopter, likely an MH-60 Seahawk. The sailor is carrying wheel chocks and tie-down chains, indicating pre- or post-flight deck operations. The image is taken with motion blur, conveying urgency and dynamic movement in a naval aviation environment.

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