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    USS Princeton Conducts Flight Operations [Image 3 of 3]

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    A naval flight deck crew member aboard USS Princeton is guiding a helicopter during twilight operations on a ship's flight deck at sea. The handler is using illuminated yellow wands to direct what appears to be an MH-60 Seahawk helicopter, which has its red navigation/anti-collision lights activated. The scene captures a nighttime or dusk flight deck operation over open ocean.

    U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

    08.31.2026

    Photo by NAVCENT Public Affairs          

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

    A U.S. Sailor assigned to Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) directs an MH-60R Sea Hawk, attached to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 75, during routine flight operations, Sept. 1, 2026. Princeton 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: 08.31.2026
    Date Posted: 09.19.2026 05:02
    Photo ID: 9948075
    VIRIN: 260901-N-NO146-1114
    Resolution: 4695x3130
    Size: 2.59 MB
    Location: U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
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    Two military personnel are conducting aircraft servicing operations on what appears to be a naval vessel flight deck over open water. One crew member in a silver/reflective fire-resistant suit and purple helmet is working directly on a military helicopter's weapons/sensor systems, while a second crew member in red shirt and red helmet holds a fueling nozzle/hose. The aircraft visible has mounted ordnance or sensor pods on its stub wings.
    Two military personnel are working together on the deck of a naval vessel at sea. One individual wears a tan/beige flight deck vest with a tactical helmet and communications headset, while the other wears a purple jersey and helmet with goggles, consistent with U.S. Navy flight deck crew roles. They appear to be operating or managing a purple-colored piece of deck equipment, likely a fuel hose reel.
    A naval flight deck crew member aboard USS Princeton is guiding a helicopter during twilight operations on a ship's flight deck at sea. The handler is using illuminated yellow wands to direct what appears to be an MH-60 Seahawk helicopter, which has its red navigation/anti-collision lights activated. The scene captures a nighttime or dusk flight deck operation over open ocean.

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