170805-N-LQ653-012 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 5, 2017) Hull
170805-N-LQ653-012 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 5, 2017) Hull Maintenance Technician 3rd Class Jordan Lewis, from Roxboro, North Carolina, takes measurements before cutting a board in the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinso... More
CORONADO, Calif. (Oct. 24, 2018) Aviation Ordnanceman
CORONADO, Calif. (Oct. 24, 2018) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Nofoasao Noa, right, assists Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Nathaniel Maldonado, center, and Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Jared Anderson in an A... More
170805-N-LQ653-028 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 5, 2017) Midshipman
170805-N-LQ653-028 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 5, 2017) Midshipman 3rd Class Matthew Gregory, from Monument, Colorado, right, and Aviation Support Equipment Technician 2nd Class Robert Stanciu, from Bucharest, Romania,... More
190509-N-LQ653-1243 CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (May 9,
190509-N-LQ653-1243 CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (May 9, 2019) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Masen Brown, right, and Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Mario Guardado, assigned to the “Merlins” of Heli... More
190509-N-LQ653-1679 CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (May 9,
190509-N-LQ653-1679 CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (May 9, 2019) An MH-60S Seahawk Helicopter, assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, refills a 360-gallon “Bambi Bucket” while conductin... More
191028-N-LQ653-1718 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) Henry
191028-N-LQ653-1718 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO-202, back, prepares to conduct a consolidated loading with commercial tanker MT Empire State... More
180503-N-LQ653-0199 CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (May 3,
180503-N-LQ653-0199 CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (May 3, 2018) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Truston Wood rides in an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter from the "Merlins" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 3 during... More
190821-N-LQ653-1373 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 21, 2019) An MH-60S
190821-N-LQ653-1373 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 21, 2019) An MH-60S Seahawk Helicopter from the “Indians” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6 behind Aerial Target Launch Ship (ATLS-9701) during helicopter visit, boar... More
150413-N-LQ653-123 GULF OF OMAN (Apr. 13, 2015) Helicopter
150413-N-LQ653-123 GULF OF OMAN (Apr. 13, 2015) Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 15 “Red Lions” MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter flys from aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) to aircraft carrier USS ... More
190509-N-LQ653-1049 CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (May 9,
190509-N-LQ653-1049 CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (May 9, 2019) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Masen Brown, left, and Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Mario Guardado, assigned to the “Merlins” of Helic... More
191101-N-LQ653-0180 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2019) An
191101-N-LQ653-0180 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2019) An MH-60R Seahawk helicopter from the "Magicians" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35 conducts a hoist exercise with Peruvian Navy submarine BAP Anga... More
San Diego (Oct. 30, 2018) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter,
San Diego (Oct. 30, 2018) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, patrols the waters around San Clemente Island during Phoenix Fire 2018. Phoenix ... More
191028-N-LQ653-1134 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) Henry
191028-N-LQ653-1134 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO-202, front, makes its approach to commercial tanker MT Empire State as the two ships prepare... More
San Diego (Oct. 30, 2018) Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter)
San Diego (Oct. 30, 2018) Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Dane Floyd, assigned to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, performs start-up checks before takeoff during Phoenix Fir... More
160719-N-LQ653-181 PACIFIC OCEAN- An vectored image
160719-N-LQ653-181 PACIFIC OCEAN- An vectored image of Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Stephen Trask on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. (U.S. Navy Graphic by MC2 Patrick Menah/Released)
191028-N-LQ653-2463 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) Henry
191028-N-LQ653-2463 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO-202, right, conducts a consolidated loading with commercial tanker MT Empire State. The evol... More
191028-N-LQ653-2091 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) Henry
191028-N-LQ653-2091 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO-202, top right, conducts a consolidated loading with commercial tanker MT Empire State. The ... More
191105-N-LQ653-0141 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2019) Naval
191105-N-LQ653-0141 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2019) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 1st Class Jeremy Phillips, left, and Chief Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) Anthony Chavez, both assigned to the "Merlins" of Helicop... More
191028-N-LQ653-1289 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) Henry
191028-N-LQ653-1289 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO-202, right, makes its approach to commercial tanker MT Empire State as the two ships prepare... More
Seaman Alex Patterson stands watch on the fantail of
Seaman Alex Patterson stands watch on the fantail of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, strike... More
170805-N-LQ653-017 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 5, 2017) Hull
170805-N-LQ653-017 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 5, 2017) Hull Maintenance Technician 3rd Class Jordan Lewis uses a wood planer to smooth the edge of a board in the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) carpenter sh... More
Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class John Hill hands
Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class John Hill hands Aviation Electrician’s Mate 1st Class Steven James a strip fastener while working in the cockpit on an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Sunliners of Strike Fi... More
191105-N-LQ653-0008 CORONADO, Calif. (Nov. 1, 2019)
191105-N-LQ653-0008 CORONADO, Calif. (Nov. 1, 2019) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 1st Class Jeremy Phillips, left, and Chief Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) Anthony Chavez, both assigned to the "Merlins" of Heli... More
190821-N-LQ653-1498 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 21, 2019) Coast
190821-N-LQ653-1498 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 21, 2019) Coast Guardsmen assigned to Maritime Safety Response Team (MSRT) West prepare to be hoisted into an MH-60S Seahawk Helicopter from Aerial Target Launch Ship (ATLS-9... More
190509-N-LQ653-1293 CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (May 9,
190509-N-LQ653-1293 CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (May 9, 2019) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Mario Guardado, front, and Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Masen Brown, assigned to the “Merlins” of Heli... More
190822-N-LQ653-0027 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 22, 2019) Coast
190822-N-LQ653-0027 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 22, 2019) Coast Guardsmen assigned to Maritime Safety Response Team (MSRT) West prepare to fast-rope onto the deck of Aerial Target Launch Ship (ATLS-9701) from an MH-60S Sea... More
191101-N-LQ653-0027 CORONADO, Calif. (Nov. 1, 2019)
191101-N-LQ653-0027 CORONADO, Calif. (Nov. 1, 2019) Sailors from the "Magicians" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35 load sonobuoys into an MH-60R Seahawk on the flightline onboard Naval Air Station... More
SAN DIEGO (July 14, 2020) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter)
SAN DIEGO (July 14, 2020) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 1st Class Jeremy Phillips, assigned to the “Merlins” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 3, uses a helicopter water bucket in an MH-60S Seahawk helico... More
180503-N-LQ653-0102 CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (May 3,
180503-N-LQ653-0102 CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (May 3, 2018) - Lt. Aric Myers flies an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter from the "Merlins" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 3 during the Cory Iverson Wildland Firefighting ... More
150413-N-LQ653-132 GULF OF OMAN (Apr. 13, 2015) Helicopter
150413-N-LQ653-132 GULF OF OMAN (Apr. 13, 2015) Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 15 “Red Lions” MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters transport ordnance canisters from aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) to air... More
191105-N-LQ653-0006 CORONADO, Calif. (Nov. 1, 2019)
191105-N-LQ653-0006 CORONADO, Calif. (Nov. 1, 2019) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 1st Class Jeremy Phillips, left, and Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Brandi Handley load .50 caliber machine gun ammunition into ... More
190509-N-LQ653-1097 CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (May 9,
190509-N-LQ653-1097 CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (May 9, 2019) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Masen Brown, right, and Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Mario Guardado, assigned to the “Merlins” of Heli... More
SAN DIEGO (July 14, 2020) An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter
SAN DIEGO (July 14, 2020) An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter from the “Merlins” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 3, uses a helicopter water bucket to provide aerial firefighting support to fight the fire aboar... More
SAN DIEGO (July 14, 2020) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter)
SAN DIEGO (July 14, 2020) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Ryan Siner (left) and Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 1st Class Jeremy Phillips, assigned to the “Merlins” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC... More
190821-N-LQ653-1886 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 21, 2019) Coast
190821-N-LQ653-1886 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 21, 2019) Coast Guardsmen assigned to Maritime Safety Response Team (MSRT) West use a saw to breach a shipping container door aboard Aerial Target Launch Ship (ATLS-9701) whi... More
SAN DIEGO (July 13, 2020) An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter
SAN DIEGO (July 13, 2020) An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter from the “Merlins” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 3, provides aerial firefighting support alongside Sailors and civilian fire crews on the ground ... More
190509-N-LQ653-1055 CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (May 9,
190509-N-LQ653-1055 CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (May 9, 2019) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Masen Brown, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 3, reads the “Bambi Bucket” operating procedures as... More
SAN DIEGO (July 14, 2020) An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter
SAN DIEGO (July 14, 2020) An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter from the “Merlins” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 3, uses a helicopter water bucket to provide aerial firefighting support to fight the fire aboar... More
SAN DIEGO (Oct. 24, 2018) Lt. Cmdr. Edward Nowak, left,
SAN DIEGO (Oct. 24, 2018) Lt. Cmdr. Edward Nowak, left, and Lt. Joseph Ryan, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 “Island Knights”, fly an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter during the third annual Phoeni... More
190509-N-LQ653-1651 CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (May 9,
190509-N-LQ653-1651 CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (May 9, 2019) An MH-60S Seahawk Helicopter, assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, hovers as it prepares to refill a 360-gallon “Bambi... More
Aviation Electrician’s Mate 1st Class Matthew Behrmann
Aviation Electrician’s Mate 1st Class Matthew Behrmann inspects the tail rotor of a MH-60S Seahawk from the Red Lions of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 15 in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Car... More
170805-N-LQ653-007 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 5, 2017) Hull
170805-N-LQ653-007 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 5, 2017) Hull Maintenance Technician 3rd Class Jordan Lewis, from Roxboro, North Carolina, prepares to take measurements before cutting a board in the aircraft carrier USS... More
180503-N-LQ653-0200 CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (May 3,
180503-N-LQ653-0200 CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (May 3, 2018) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 1st Class Jon Hampton, assigned to the "Merlins" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 3, prepares a "Bambi" bucket as the squa... More
191101-N-LQ653-0237 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2019) An
191101-N-LQ653-0237 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2019) An MH-60R Seahawk helicopter from the "Magicians" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35 conducts a hoist exercise with Peruvian Navy submarine BAP Anga... More
191101-N-LQ653-0293 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2019) An
191101-N-LQ653-0293 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2019) An MH-60R Seahawk helicopter from the "Magicians" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35 conducts a hoist exercise with Peruvian Navy submarine BAP Anga... More
SAN DIEGO (July 13, 2020) An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter
SAN DIEGO (July 13, 2020) An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter from the “Merlins” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 3, provides aerial firefighting support alongside Sailors and civilian fire crews on the ground ... More
191028-N-LQ653-2277 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) Henry
191028-N-LQ653-2277 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO-202, right, conducts a consolidated loading with commercial tanker MT Empire State. The evol... More
191028-N-LQ653-1631 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) Henry
191028-N-LQ653-1631 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO-202, right, conducts a consolidated loading with commercial tanker MT Empire State. The evol... More
170805-N-LQ653-015 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 5, 2017) Hull
170805-N-LQ653-015 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 5, 2017) Hull Maintenance Technician 3rd Class Jordan Lewis, from Roxboro, North Carolina, cuts a board with a miter saw in the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) c... More
160726-N-LQ653-125 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 26, 2016) The
160726-N-LQ653-125 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 26, 2016) The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202). Carl Vinson is currently... More
191028-N-LQ653-1278 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) Henry
191028-N-LQ653-1278 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO-202, front, makes its approach to commercial tanker MT Empire State as the two ships prepare... More
SAN DIEGO (Oct. 24, 2018) Chief Naval Aircrewman
SAN DIEGO (Oct. 24, 2018) Chief Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) Marcus Monreal, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Weapons School Pacific, observes a AGM-114 Hellfire missile launch from an MH-60S Seahawk helicopt... More
190509-N-LQ653-1619 CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (May 9,
190509-N-LQ653-1619 CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (May 9, 2019) An MH-60S Seahawk Helicopter, assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, drops water from a 360-gallon “Bambi Bucket” while ... More
191028-N-LQ653-1474 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) Henry
191028-N-LQ653-1474 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO-202, right, prepares to conduct a consolidated loading with commercial tanker MT Empire Stat... More
191101-N-LQ653-0355 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2019) An
191101-N-LQ653-0355 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2019) An MH-60R Seahawk helicopter from the "Magicians" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35 conducts a hoist exercise with Peruvian Navy submarine BAP Anga... More
191028-N-LQ653-1959 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) Henry
191028-N-LQ653-1959 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO-202, right, prepares to conduct a consolidated loading with commercial tanker MT Empire Stat... More
150413-N-LQ653-031 GULF OF OMAN (Apr. 13, 2015) Helicopter
150413-N-LQ653-031 GULF OF OMAN (Apr. 13, 2015) Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 15 “Red Lions” MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter transports ordnance canisters from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) fl... More
SAN DIEGO (July 13, 2020) Three MH-60S Seahawk helicopters
SAN DIEGO (July 13, 2020) Three MH-60S Seahawk helicopters from the “Merlins” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 3, provide aerial firefighting support alongside Sailors and civilian fire crews on the grou... More
170805-N-LQ653-030 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 5, 2017) Aviation
170805-N-LQ653-030 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 5, 2017) Aviation Support Equipment Technician 2nd Class Robert Stanciu, from Bucharest, Romania, left, Midshipman 3rd Class Matthew Gregory, from Monument, Colorado, righ... More
160726-N-LQ653-108 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 26, 2016) The
160726-N-LQ653-108 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 26, 2016) The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202). Carl Vinson is underway ... More
190821-N-LQ653-1837 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 21, 2019) A Coast
190821-N-LQ653-1837 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 21, 2019) A Coast Guardsman assigned to Maritime Safety Response Team (MSRT) West uses a saw to breach a shipping container door aboard Aerial Target Launch Ship (ATLS-9701) ... More
SAN DIEGO (July 13, 2020) An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter
SAN DIEGO (July 13, 2020) An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter from the “Merlins” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 3, provides aerial firefighting support while using a helicopter water bucket to fight the fire ... More
191028-N-LQ653-1631 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) Henry
191028-N-LQ653-1631 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO-202, left, prepares to conduct a consolidated loading with commercial tanker MT Empire State... More
190509-N-LQ653-1639 CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (May 9,
190509-N-LQ653-1639 CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (May 9, 2019) An MH-60S Seahawk Helicopter, assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, flies to refill a 360-gallon “Bambi Bucket” while c... More
191028-N-LQ653-2046 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) Henry
191028-N-LQ653-2046 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO-202, left, conducts a consolidated loading with commercial tanker MT Empire State. The evolu... More
191028-N-LQ653-2580 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) Henry
191028-N-LQ653-2580 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO-202, right, conducts a consolidated loading with commercial tanker MT Empire State. The evol... More
191028-N-LQ653-1100 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) Henry
191028-N-LQ653-1100 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO-202, left, makes its approach to commercial tanker MT Empire State as the two ships prepare ... More
SAN DIEGO (Oct. 31, 2018) An M197 20mm gatling gun
SAN DIEGO (Oct. 31, 2018) An M197 20mm gatling gun fires from an MH-60S Seahawk from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6 “Indians” during Phoenix Fire 2018. Phoenix Fire is a small-scale littoral combat exer... More
San Diego (Oct. 30, 2018) Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter)
San Diego (Oct. 30, 2018) Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 3rd Class Oleg Byelogurov, assigned to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, mans a .50-caliber machine gun in an MH-60S Sea Hawk ... More
191105-N-LQ653-0337 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2019) Aviation
191105-N-LQ653-0337 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2019) Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Joseph Tonna, assigned to the "Merlins" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 3, fires a .50 caliber machine gun from an MH-60S... More
190509-N-LQ653-1461 CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (May 9,
190509-N-LQ653-1461 CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (May 9, 2019) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Mario Guardado, assigned to the “Merlins” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 3, drops water from a 360-gallo... More
190821-N-LQ653-1006 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 21, 2019) A Coast
190821-N-LQ653-1006 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 21, 2019) A Coast Guardsman assigned to Maritime Safety Response Team (MSRT) West starts a breaching saw on the deck of Aerial Target Launch Ship (ATLS-9701) while conducting... More
SAN DIEGO (July 14, 2020) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter)
SAN DIEGO (July 14, 2020) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Ryan Siner (left) and Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 1st Class Jeremy Phillips, assigned to the “Merlins” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC... More
190821-N-LQ653-1668 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 21, 2019) Coast
190821-N-LQ653-1668 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 21, 2019) Coast Guardsmen assigned to Maritime Safety Response Team (MSRT) West fast-rope onto the deck of Aerial Target Launch Ship (ATLS-9701) from an MH-60S Seahawk helico... More
190822-N-LQ653-0111 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 22, 2019) Naval
190822-N-LQ653-0111 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 22, 2019) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Wrenn Senser, assigned to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, prepares to recover Coast Guardsmen a... More
SAN DIEGO (July 13, 2020) Two MH-60S Seahawk helicopters
SAN DIEGO (July 13, 2020) Two MH-60S Seahawk helicopters from the “Merlins” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 3, provide aerial firefighting support alongside Sailors and civilian fire crews on the ground... More
190821-N-LQ653-0216 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 21, 2019) Coast
190821-N-LQ653-0216 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 21, 2019) Coast Guardsmen assigned to Maritime Safety Response Team (MSRT) West fast-rope onto the deck of Aerial Target Launch Ship (ATLS-9701) from an MH-60S Seahawk helico... More
150413-N-LQ653-118 GULF OF OMAN (Apr. 13, 2015) A Helicopter
150413-N-LQ653-118 GULF OF OMAN (Apr. 13, 2015) A Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 15 “Red Lions” MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter transports ordnance canisters from aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Car... More
160726-N-LQ653-153 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 26, 2016) The
160726-N-LQ653-153 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 26, 2016) The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202). Carl Vinson is underway ... More
160726-N-LQ653-245 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 26, 2016) Naval
160726-N-LQ653-245 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 26, 2016) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Joshua Soderstrom flies in a Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4 “Black Knights” MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter while the ... More
CORONADO, Calif. (Oct. 24, 2018) Aviation Ordnanceman
CORONADO, Calif. (Oct. 24, 2018) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Nathaniel Maldonado, left, directs Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Jared Anderson’s during an AGM-114 Hellfire missile load onto an MH-60S Seahawk ... More
San Diego (Oct. 30, 2018) Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter)
San Diego (Oct. 30, 2018) Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 3rd Class Oleg Byelogurov, assigned to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, mans a .50-caliber machine gun in an MH-60S Sea Hawk ... More
SAN DIEGO (Oct. 31, 2018) Four U.S. Air Force A-10
SAN DIEGO (Oct. 31, 2018) Four U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 354th Fighter Squadron “Bulldogs” taxi Naval Air Station North Island during Phoenix Fire 2018. The “Bulldogs” supported Phoenix Fire ... More
180503-N-LQ653-0230 CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (May 3,
180503-N-LQ653-0230 CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (May 3, 2018) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Truston Wood attaches a "Bambi" bucket to an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter from the "Merlins" of Helicopter Sea Comba... More
190821-N-LQ653-1051 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 21, 2019) Coast
190821-N-LQ653-1051 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 21, 2019) Coast Guardsmen assigned to Maritime Safety Response Team (MSRT) West use a torch to breach a door aboard Aerial Target Launch Ship (ATLS-9701) while conducting hel... More
191101-N-LQ653-0248 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2019) An
191101-N-LQ653-0248 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2019) An MH-60R Seahawk helicopter from the "Magicians" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35 conducts a hoist exercise with Peruvian Navy submarine BAP Anga... More
190821-N-LQ653-0208 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 21, 2019) Coast
190821-N-LQ653-0208 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 21, 2019) Coast Guardsmen assigned to Maritime Safety Response Team (MSRT) West fast-rope onto the deck of Aerial Target Launch Ship (ATLS-9701) from an MH-60S Seahawk helico... More
191028-N-LQ653-2005 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) Henry
191028-N-LQ653-2005 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO-202, right, conducts a consolidated loading with commercial tanker MT Empire State. The evol... More
190821-N-LQ653-1403 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 21, 2019) An MH-60S
190821-N-LQ653-1403 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 21, 2019) An MH-60S Seahawk Helicopter from the “Indians” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6 prepares to fast-rope Coast Guardsmen from Maritime Safety Response Team (... More
160726-N-LQ653-437 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 26, 2016) Naval
160726-N-LQ653-437 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 26, 2016) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 3rd Class Lucille Figueroa flies in a Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4 “Black Knights” MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter as it prep... More
160726-N-LQ653-143 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 26, 2016) The
160726-N-LQ653-143 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 26, 2016) The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202). Carl Vinson is currently und... More
160726-N-LQ653-086 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 26, 2016) The
160726-N-LQ653-086 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 26, 2016) The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202). Carl Vinson is currently und... More
SAN DIEGO (Oct. 31, 2018) Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter)
SAN DIEGO (Oct. 31, 2018) Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Andrew Lo, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6 “Indians”, performs start-up checks before takeoff during Phoenix Fire 2018. Phoe... More
191028-N-LQ653-1060 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) Henry
191028-N-LQ653-1060 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO-202, right, makes its approach to commercial tanker MT Empire State as the two ships prepare... More
191101-N-LQ653-0156 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2019) An
191101-N-LQ653-0156 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2019) An MH-60R Seahawk helicopter from the "Magicians" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35 prepares to conduct a hoist exercise with Peruvian Navy submari... More
SAN DIEGO (Oct. 24, 2018) Lt. Cmdr. Edward Nowak, left,
SAN DIEGO (Oct. 24, 2018) Lt. Cmdr. Edward Nowak, left, and Lt. Joseph Ryan, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 “Island Knights”, fly an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter during the third annual Phoeni... More
190821-N-LQ653-0944 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 21, 2019) Three
190821-N-LQ653-0944 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 21, 2019) Three Coast Guard small boats and an MH-60S Seahawk Helicopter from the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 behind Aerial Target Launch Ship (ATL... More
190509-N-LQ653-1064 CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (May 9,
190509-N-LQ653-1064 CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (May 9, 2019) A 360-gallon capacity precision helicopter firefighting “Bambi Bucket” before it is attached to an MH-60S Seahawk Helicopter assigned to the “Merlins” of... More
191105-N-LQ653-0072 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2019) Chief
191105-N-LQ653-0072 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2019) Chief Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) Anthony Chavez, assigned to the "Merlins" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 3, mans a .50 caliber machine gun during a... More
191028-N-LQ653-1496 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) Henry
191028-N-LQ653-1496 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO-202, right, prepares to conduct a consolidated loading with commercial tanker MT Empire Stat... More