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Service members work on the flight deck of a Navy ship as a helicopter drops nets from above.

Southern Seas

A Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk picks up nets during a vertical replenishment on the flight deck of the USS George Washington while underway in the Pacific Ocean, June 14, 2024. The ship is deployed as part of Southern Seas 2024, which enhances maritime partnerships with countries throughout the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility.

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