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    USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) conducts a vertical replenishment with USS Stethem (DDG 63) [Image 2 of 7]

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    A U.S. Navy helicopter, marked with the number 611 and 'NAVY' on the fuselage, is hovering over open ocean while conducting a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) operation. The helicopter is carrying a cargo net loaded with supplies suspended beneath it via a long sling line. The image captures a military logistics operation at sea under overcast skies.

    PACIFIC OCEAN

    08.27.2026

    Photo by Seaman Apprentice Denise Leiva 

    USS Carl Vinson   

    An MH-60S Seahawk, assigned to the “Black Knights” Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC 4), delivers supplies from Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) during a vertical replenishment, Aug. 27, 2026. Carl Vinson, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 1, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Denise Leiva)

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    Date Taken: 08.27.2026
    Date Posted: 09.04.2026 01:48
    Photo ID: 9911541
    VIRIN: 260827-N-DG889-1135
    Resolution: 3926x2617
    Size: 1.03 MB
    Location: PACIFIC OCEAN
    Web Views: 3
    Downloads: 1

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    A U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter (bureau number 611) hovers over a ship's flight deck performing a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) operation at sea. Two deck crew members dressed in green jerseys and helmets are on deck attaching or detaching a cargo net loaded with supplies to the helicopter's external hoist. The ocean is visible in the background, indicating the operation is conducted underway.
    A U.S. Navy helicopter, marked with the number 611 and 'NAVY' on the fuselage, is hovering over open ocean while conducting a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) operation. The helicopter is carrying a cargo net loaded with supplies suspended beneath it via a long sling line. The image captures a military logistics operation at sea under overcast skies.
    A U.S. Navy helicopter, identified by the number '611' on its nose, hovers over a ship's flight deck during what appears to be a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) or cargo transfer operation at sea. A deck crew member in a green jersey stands on the flight deck holding a guide line or hook pole, with netted cargo pallets visible nearby. The ocean is visible in the background, indicating the vessel is underway.
    A naval warship, consistent with a U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, is photographed through a metal grid or railing structure in the foreground. The vessel is underway on open blue water, accompanied by a military helicopter visible to its starboard side. The framing through the metallic structure creates a layered compositional effect.
    The image shows a group of naval personnel on what appears to be an aircraft carrier flight deck conducting a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) or connected replenishment (CONREP) operation. Crew members in green jerseys and helmets are handling cargo pallets secured with cargo nets and orange straps. A second netted cargo pallet is visible in the foreground, already delivered to the deck.
    A group of approximately ten U.S. Navy personnel are posed together on what appears to be the bridge of a naval vessel, identifiable by a partially visible 'USS C...' placard on the floor. One central individual in a black shirt is holding a white card or certificate, suggesting a recognition or award ceremony. Personnel are wearing a mix of Navy working uniforms including tan/khaki, blue, and yellow-accented shirts.
    The image shows a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) operation between what appears to be a US Navy aircraft carrier (visible on the left with parked fighter jets on the flight deck) and a naval auxiliary replenishment vessel on the right. Both ships are underway in open ocean, positioned in close parallel formation typical of underway replenishment operations. Personnel in colored jerseys are visible on the carrier's flight deck.

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