MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 22

An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 22 takes off from the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan during flight operations supporting Bright Star 2009. The multinational exercise is designed to improve readiness, interoperability, and strengthen military and professional relationships among U.S., Egyptian and several other participating forces. Bright Star is a biennial exercise conducted by U.S. Central Command. Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Stephen Oleksiak