Thursday, January 19, 2012

Uniform Encounters: Another Helicopter Hitchhiker?

We sort of had this pic already, but the color theme is different. Among other things. Besides, I thought Stu would appreciate the brown shoes and lack of corrosion.*  And I don't think this photo depicts kite flying. I could be wrong, though. It's been known to happen....

A U.S. Navy sailor gets a lift to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Strike
Squadron 8 crew members in the Arabian Sea, The sailor is a explosive ordnance disposal
 technician.Crew members are attached to the John C. Stennis, which is deployed to the
U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.
U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Will Tyndall

*I bet it's been on loan to the Army!

15 comments:

Stu said...

Ahh...serenity.

Susan Katz Keating said...

Ahhh.... *laughter*

chief torpedoman said...

Susan, if I remember correctly, this what is known as flying Space "A".

Susan Katz Keating said...

You two are seriously making me laugh....

BillT said...

"And after each forty-five minutes of trolling for mermaids, we reel in the bait for a fifteen-minute break..."

Susan Katz Keating said...

*mmmmmfff.....*

I should know by now not to drink coffee while I read these comments...

*sigh*

Minicapt said...

It's the new multi-frequency dipping sonar.

Cheers

Minicapt said...

... warm water, normal voice; cold water, a bit higher ...

Cheers

BillT said...

...sharks present, voice high and squeaky; sonar dry, cable too short...

War Horse said...

Hallucinations, crew drinking Jimson Weed Tea. Stirred, not shaken.

BillT said...

If it's in a helicopter, it's being shaken...

Susan Katz Keating said...

Then... what are those top-twirly things for?

I'm confused....

BillT said...

They're for beating the air into submission...

The Fake EmmDee said...

BEAT IT YOU LANDLUBBER ARMY DOGS!!!!

BillT said...

Okay -- stand outside the turning radius over by the nice horsie while I fire 'er up...