An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Vipers of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSL) 48, detachment 3, launches from the flight deck of the Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) flagship guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69).

NORTHERN MINCHES (Apr. 21, 2015) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Vipers of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSL) 48, detachment 3, launches from the flight deck of the Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) flagship guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69). NATO's Standing Naval Forces, SNMG2, and Standing NATO Mine Counter Measures Groups 1 and 2 are participating in Joint Warrior with 55 warships and submarines, and 70 air assets from Allied countries. In total, the exercise involves approximately 14,000 personnel training and operating together to develop specific war fighting skills through diverse training and credible scenario development. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda S. Kitchner) File# 150421-N-IY633-127