Pacific Ocean (April 21, 20180 An MH-60R helicopter of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71 approaches the flight deck of USS Stockdale (DDG106) during an underway Cruiser-Destroyer (CRUDES) Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT) exercise. Stockdale is one of three CRUDES warships from USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Carrier Strike Group (CSG) completing a CRUDES SWATT exercise. The other ships participating in the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) led exercise are USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) and USS Spruance (DDG 111). SWATTs are designed to increase
Pacific Ocean (April 21, 20180 An MH-60R helicopter of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71 approaches the flight deck of USS Stockdale (DDG106) during an underway Cruiser-Destroyer (CRUDES) Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT) exercise. Stockdale is one of three CRUDES warships from USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Carrier Strike Group (CSG) completing a CRUDES SWATT exercise. The other ships participating in the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) led exercise are USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) and USS Spruance (DDG 111). SWATTs are designed to increase warfighting proficiency, lethality, and interoperability of participating units. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda A. Hayes/released)
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