Helicopter Operations at Sea

Dynamic images of military helicopters conducting operations at sea, including refueling and transport missions, showcasing naval aviation capabilities.

ATLANTIC OCEAN - An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, conducts flight operations near the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Jan. 24, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are underway conducting a Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX is the final pre-deployment exercise that certifies the Kearsarge ARG and 22nd MEUs ability to conduct military operations through joint planning, and execute challenging and realistic scenarios. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jesse Schwab)
ATLANTIC OCEAN - An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, conducts flight operations near the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Jan. 24, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are underway conducting a Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX is the final pre-deployment exercise that certifies the Kearsarge ARG and 22nd MEUs ability to conduct military operations through joint planning, and execute challenging and realistic scenarios. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jesse Schwab)