ARABIAN GULF (June 19, 2017) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) prepare for the landing of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the Desert Hawks of Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) Squadron 26, during Exercise Spartan Kopis 17, June 19. Exercise Spartan Kopis is a Task Force (TF) 55-led exercise between the Navy and Coast Guard in order to increase tactical proficiency, broaden levels of cooperation, enhance mutual capability and support long-term security and stability in the region. Vella Gulf is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of operations
ARABIAN GULF (June 19, 2017) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) prepare for the landing of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the Desert Hawks of Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) Squadron 26, during Exercise Spartan Kopis 17, June 19. Exercise Spartan Kopis is a Task Force (TF) 55-led exercise between the Navy and Coast Guard in order to increase tactical proficiency, broaden levels of cooperation, enhance mutual capability and support long-term security and stability in the region. Vella Gulf is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of operations to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joshua Bryce Bruns)
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