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    Flight Operations Aboard USS Mason (DDG 87) [Image 3 of 3]

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    A naval flight deck crew member in yellow safety gear and helmet stands on a ship's flight deck observing a military helicopter numbered '610' with rotors spinning. The scene appears to take place at sea under overcast skies. The crew member's helmet and vest are marked with 'DDG-77', identifying the vessel as a U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer.

    U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

    09.01.2026

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

    A U.S. Sailor communicates with the pilots of an MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5, during flight operations aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87), Sept. 2, 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: 09.01.2026
    Date Posted: 09.03.2026 10:43
    Photo ID: 9908676
    VIRIN: 260902-N-NO146-1209
    Resolution: 2293x1529
    Size: 620.02 KB
    Location: U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
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    A military helicopter is hovering just above a naval vessel's flight deck over open ocean. The helicopter appears to be in the process of landing or taking off from the ship's helipad, which is marked with a circular landing zone and cross markings. The overcast sky and calm sea are visible in the background.
    A U.S. Navy helicopter, numbered 610, is on the flight deck of what appears to be the USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier. The rotors are spinning, indicating the aircraft is either preparing for takeoff or has just landed. Ground crew personnel are working around the aircraft while pilots are visible in the cockpit.
    A naval flight deck crew member in yellow safety gear and helmet stands on a ship's flight deck observing a military helicopter numbered '610' with rotors spinning. The scene appears to take place at sea under overcast skies. The crew member's helmet and vest are marked with 'DDG-77', identifying the vessel as a U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer.

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