031210-N-3653A-001 Aboard USS Ross (DDG 71) Dec. 10, 2003 -- A SH-60F Seahawk assigned to the ÒNightdippersÓ of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Five (HS-5) receives mail from the USS Ross (DDG 71) for delivery ashore via USS George Washington (CVN 73). The SH-60F operates primarily off of aircraft carriers, providing close-in anti-submarine protection for the Carrier Strike Group, and Search and Rescue (SAR) support during carrier flight operations. During anti-submarine operations the SH-60F employs a powerful dipping sonar, an arsenal of sonobuoys, and Mk 50 torpedoes. The SH-60F is al
031210-N-3653A-001 Aboard USS Ross (DDG 71) Dec. 10, 2003 -- A SH-60F Seahawk assigned to the ÒNightdippersÓ of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Five (HS-5) receives mail from the USS Ross (DDG 71) for delivery ashore via USS George Washington (CVN 73). The SH-60F operates primarily off of aircraft carriers, providing close-in anti-submarine protection for the Carrier Strike Group, and Search and Rescue (SAR) support during carrier flight operations. During anti-submarine operations the SH-60F employs a powerful dipping sonar, an arsenal of sonobuoys, and Mk 50 torpedoes. The SH-60F is also used extensively for logistics, transporting personnel, mail, and supplies between ships in the Carrier Strike Group. Navy photo by PhotographerÕs Mate 2nd Summer M. Anderson. (RELEASED) US Navy 031210-N-3653A-001 A SH-60F Seahawk assigned to the %%5Eldquo,Nightdippers%%5Erdquo, of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Five (HS-5) receives mail from the USS Ross (DDG 71) for delivery ashore via USS George Washington (C
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