ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 17, 2013)1 of 4
A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) from Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 approaches the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is participating in Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the East Coast of the United States in preparation for an upcoming deployment this spring. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Tommy Lamkin (Released) 130217-N-UM734-493
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 16, 2013)2 of 4
An aviation boatswain's mate directs the landing of a CH-53E Super Stallion from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Rein) on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is participating in Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the East Coast of the United States in preparation for an upcoming deployment this spring U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Tommy Lamkin (Released) 130216-N-UM734-681
PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 15, 2013)3 of 4
Sailors monitor flight operations from carrier air traffic control center aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is currently underway conducting Precision Approach Landing System (PALS) and flight deck certifications. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Iain L. Stratton (Released) 130215-N-EH921-784
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Feb. 16, 2013)4 of 4
MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters assigned to the Eightballers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 move pallets of food and supplies to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during a vertical replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10). John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Armando Gonzales (Released) 130216-N-LV331-174
