150815-N-TB410-069 ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 15, 2015) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Christopher Fred, assigned to the Desert Hawks of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26, straps on his fins aboard an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter in preparation for Search and Rescue (SAR) training. SAR swimmers play a key role in personnel safety and mission readiness of U.S. Naval Operations. HSC-26 is a Forward Deployed Naval Force (FDNF) asset attached to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 53 to provide combat logistics and Search and Rescue (SAR) capabilities throughout the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joshua Bryce Bruns/Released)