
RED SEA, (September 24, 2026) - Lt. j.g. [ ] sprays down an MH-60R Sea Hawk, attached to the “Griffins” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 79, during a freshwater washdown aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79), Sept. 24, 2026. Oscar Austin is a forward-deployed naval asset assigned to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to support the warfighting effectiveness, lethality and readiness of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and defend U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region. (U.S. Navy Photo via DOW




