210616-N-WU807-1037 ANDAMAN SEA (June 16, 2021) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Israel Salinas, from Mission, Texas, attaches the tail gear box fairing of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 assigned to Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), June 16. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, is on a rotational deployment operating in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

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