Sarasota Native Serves as Naval Aircrewman Aboard USS Jackson

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Pictured: Naval Aircrewman Christopher Fred. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Langholf

Naval Aircrewman 1st Class Christopher Fred, from Sarasota, assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC-23) embarked aboard USS Jackson (LCS 6), conducts a pre-flight inspection on an MH-60S Seahawk during routine operations. Jackson and HSC-23, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, are on a rotational deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. 

Pictured: Naval Aircrewman Christopher Fred. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Langholf

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