ARABIAN GULF (March 30, 2019) Aviation Boatswains’

ARABIAN GULF (March 30, 2019) Aviation Boatswains’ Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Aaron Christian directs and MH-60S from the Chargers of HSC-14 during a vertical replenishment aboard USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB 3). The expeditionary sea base platform supports Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade’s diverse missions that include crisis response, airborne mine countermeasures, counter-piracy operations, maritime security operations and humanitarian aid/disaster relief missions while enabling TF 51/5 to extend its expeditionary presence in the world’s most volatile regions. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Aviation Ordnanceman William Buckner)