Caption:
Persian Gulf (Feb. 16, 2006) - An MH-60S Knighthawk helicopter,
assigned to the "Dragon Whales" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Two
Eight (HSC-28), receives a cargo pendant from a Sailor aboard the
Military Sealift Command (MSC) oiler USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204)
during a connected replenishment (CONREP) with the amphibious dock
landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) and USS Nassau (LHA 4).
Carter Hall and Nassau are currently on a regularly scheduled
deployment conducting maritime security operations (MSO). MSO sets the
conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment as
well as complement the counter-terrorism and security efforts of
regional nations. U.S. Navy Photo by PhotographerÕs Mate 2nd
Class Michael J. Sandberg (RELEASED)
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