220122-N-PH222-1090 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 22, 2022) Sailors assigned to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, prepare to conduct a “hot seat” from the flight deck aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), during routine flight operations. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment in the 7th Fleet area of operation to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd
220122-N-PH222-1090 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 22, 2022) Sailors assigned to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, prepare to conduct a “hot seat” from the flight deck aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), during routine flight operations. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment in the 7th Fleet area of operation to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan M. Breeden)
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