ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 1, 2017) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, from the “Wolf Pack” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 75 and an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, from the “Eightballers” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8, patrol the skies above the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), Aug. 1, 2017, in the Arabian Gulf. Nimitz is deployed in the 5th Fleet area of operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. While in this region, the ship and strike group are conducting maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners, preserve freedom of navigation, and maintai


ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 1, 2017) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, from the “Wolf Pack” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 75 and an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, from the “Eightballers” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8, patrol the skies above the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), Aug. 1, 2017, in the Arabian Gulf. Nimitz is deployed in the 5th Fleet area of operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. While in this region, the ship and strike group are conducting maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners, preserve freedom of navigation, and maintain the free flow of commerce. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Weston A. Mohr) 170801-N-UM507-050 by Naval Base Kitsap (NBK)


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