Neon Defender SAR

Credit: Spc. Evens Milcette | Date Taken: 04/04/2021
210404-A-IY623-0004 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY (April 4, 2021) – Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26 conducts combat search and rescue training during exercise Neon Defender 21 in the Gulf of Bahrain, April 4. Neon Defender 21 is a bilateral maritime exercise between the U.S. and Bahrain, designed to enhance interoperability and readiness, fortify military-to-military relationships and advance operational capabilities, allowing participating naval forces to effectively develop the necessary skills to address threats to regional security, freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Evens Milcette Jr.)