On June 12, 2024, an HSC-7 helicopter successfully landed on the USS Laboon, an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, in the Red Sea. This was part of the U.S. military‘s efforts to increase its presence in the Middle East, with the deployment of additional troops and aircraft to protect American forces and allies in the region. The Laboon’s combat information center was also busy with crew members working diligently during this deployment. This move was made in response to the growing tensions and threats in the area.
