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A sailor signals as a Navy helicopter takes off from the flight deck of a ship against a dusty orange sky.

Southern Seas

A Navy MH-60R Sea Hawk takes off from the flight deck of the USS George Washington in the Atlantic Ocean, May 20, 2024. The ship is deployed as part of Southern Seas 2024, which strengthens maritime partnerships with countries throughout the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility.

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