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AT SEA (May, 8, 2025) - The first-in-class destroyer ROKS Gwangaeto the Great (DDH 971) and MH-60R Seahawk assigned to the "Blue Hawks" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78 operate together during Maritime Counter Special Operations Exercise (MCSOFEX) May, 8, 2025. MCSOFEX is a high-profile exercise focused on readiness and shaping the maritime domain to achieve both U.S. and the Republic of Korea cooperation objectives. William P. Lawrence is deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gavin Arnoldhendershot)
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Canon EOS R6m2
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RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
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71/10
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1/500
ISO
100
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