MH-60S Knighthawk landing on an Amphibious Assault Ship

This is one of my MH-60S Knighthawk helicopters landing on the amphibious assault ship, the U.S.S. Essex (LHD-2).

At the time I was deployed with "Det. 6" (Detachment 6) to Japan and the Essex as part of my squadron HC-5 (Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Five, based on Andersen AFB in Guam).

Taken March 4th, 2003 @ 1613, somewhere in the middle of the Pacific Ocean...
If you're interested to know more, feel free to ask.

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[niall430]

why where you based in japan??? and are you a pilot???

[RhinkeySay]

You'd have to ask the Department of Defense that one ;-). Nope, wasn't a pilot, I was merely a helicopter mechanic. I've been out for almost 3 years now.

[biglipbandit267]

@RhinkeySay Isn't that HSC-25????

[RhinkeySay]

@biglipbandit267 It is now I believe, yes. I was there before the change.

[linkinparkrocker44]

do you know andrew goldman by any chance?