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    George Washington Conducts a RAS [Image 5 of 12]

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    A civilian helicopter with registration N597AC, appearing to be an Airbus H225 (EC225) Super Puma, is hovering over the flight deck of a naval vessel while conducting a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) operation. The helicopter is positioned above cargo containers on the deck, with several personnel visible directing the operation. A second helicopter is faintly visible in the background on the horizon.

    U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

    09.07.2026

    Photo by NAVCENT Public Affairs          

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

    A Eurocopter AS-332 Super Puma, attached to Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE-3), transports supplies from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during a replenishment-at-sea, Sept. 8, 2026. George Washington 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: 09.07.2026
    Date Posted: 09.11.2026 04:07
    Photo ID: 9924601
    VIRIN: 260908-N-NO146-3246
    Resolution: 5163x2599
    Size: 2.02 MB
    Location: U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
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    A military helicopter performs a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) operation above a naval vessel's flight deck, lowering cargo in a net via a sling load. Multiple crew members dressed in red uniforms and helmets observe and guide the operation, with a yellow Hyster forklift visible on deck. Stacked supplies or cargo pallets are visible in the background, indicating an active resupply mission at sea.
    A military helicopter, consistent with an MH-60 Seahawk, hovers low over the deck of what appears to be a naval vessel during a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) operation. A deck crew member in a white helmet is visible giving hand signals to the helicopter. Multiple cargo pallets secured with cargo netting are staged on the flight deck awaiting transfer.
    A military helicopter, marked with the number '611', is captured in flight against a clear blue sky. It is performing a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) operation, carrying a cargo net loaded with supplies suspended beneath it via a sling line. The rotor blades show motion blur, indicating active flight.
    A military replenishment-at-sea operation is underway in open ocean waters. A naval helicopter, consistent with an MH-60 Seahawk, is conducting a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) by carrying a cargo load suspended beneath it near a large gray auxiliary support vessel. The ship appears to be a US Navy or Military Sealift Command replenishment oiler or combat stores ship.
    A civilian helicopter with registration N597AC, appearing to be an Airbus H225 (EC225) Super Puma, is hovering over the flight deck of a naval vessel while conducting a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) operation. The helicopter is positioned above cargo containers on the deck, with several personnel visible directing the operation. A second helicopter is faintly visible in the background on the horizon.
    A U.S. military F-35 stealth fighter jet is positioned on what appears to be an aircraft carrier flight deck at night. Ground crew personnel in colored safety vests are conducting pre-flight or post-flight operations around the aircraft. The scene is illuminated by artificial lighting, casting warm orange tones across the aircraft and deck.
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