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    John Paul Jones Conducts Flight Operations [Image 4 of 5]

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    A naval deck crew member in blue coveralls and a white helmet is chocking and chaining a helicopter on what appears to be a ship's flight deck. The orange wheel chocks are marked 'DDG 53', identifying this as the USS John Paul Jones, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer. The worker is inspecting or securing the landing gear area of a gray military helicopter.

    AT SEA

    09.16.2026

    Photo by NAVCENT Public Affairs          

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

    A U.S. Sailor removes chocks and chains from an MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12, on the flight deck of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53), Sept. 16, 2026. John Paul Jones 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: 09.16.2026
    Date Posted: 09.17.2026 11:45
    Photo ID: 9944364
    VIRIN: 260916-N-NO146-5144
    Resolution: 6000x4000
    Size: 4.62 MB
    Location: AT SEA
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    A person wearing a silver aluminized proximity/fire protection suit with a heavily soiled face shield is photographed against an overcast ocean backdrop. The visor shows significant contamination with orange and brown residue, likely from fire suppression foam, rust, or chemical exposure. The setting appears to be aboard a naval or maritime vessel.
    A naval flight deck crew member in a blue uniform and helmet stands on a ship's flight deck observing a military helicopter with spinning rotors. The helicopter, marked with the number '614', is positioned on the landing pad of what appears to be a U.S. Navy vessel at sea. The scene depicts a standard flight deck operation with the helicopter either preparing for takeoff or having just landed.
    Naval flight deck personnel observe a military helicopter with spinning rotors on what appears to be a ship's flight deck at sea. The crew members are wearing flight deck safety gear including helmets and colored jerseys indicating their roles. The scene is set under an overcast sky with the helicopter appearing ready for launch or having just landed.
    A naval deck crew member in blue coveralls and a white helmet is chocking and chaining a helicopter on what appears to be a ship's flight deck. The orange wheel chocks are marked 'DDG 53', identifying this as the USS John Paul Jones, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer. The worker is inspecting or securing the landing gear area of a gray military helicopter.
    A person wearing yellow flight deck gear, including a helmet with ear protection, goggles, a balaclava, and black gloves, is giving hand signals over open ocean. The individual appears to be a naval flight deck crew member, identifiable by the yellow jersey and protective equipment. The overcast sky and choppy gray water suggest maritime operational conditions.

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