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A sailor wearing protective gear inspects a helicopter's main rotor against a cloudy, blue sky.

Preflight Check

Navy Lt. Danaikiss Betancourt inspects the main rotor of an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter during a preflight check aboard the USS Rafael Peralta in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 8, 2026.

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