211212-N-PH222-1358 PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 12, 2021) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, participates in a vertical replenishment exercise with Sailors aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), during routine 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 Com
211212-N-PH222-1358 PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 12, 2021) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, participates in a vertical replenishment exercise with Sailors aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), during routine 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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