190613-N-UM706-0130 GULF OF ADEN (June 13, 2019) An MH-60R Sea Hawk Helicopter assigned to the “Grandmasters” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46 takes off from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94). Nitze is deployed to the 5th Fleet areas of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Madysson Anne Ritter/Released)

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