Transfer at Sea

Pacific Missile Range Facility, Hawaii (February 9, 2006) -- A High Speed Maneuvering Surface Target (HMHST) boat from the Pacific Missile Range Facility in Kauai transits back to Kikiaola Harbor February 7th after conducting a personnel transfer with USS KEY WEST (SSN 722). Photo by JO2 Johnny Michael

Commander Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Press Release

 

Mom's Note: During this underway, the Key West conducted several personnel transfers. Unfortunately, they also had to transfer two Sailors, one a friend of our son's, off the boat due to illness. Any one of these transfers could be what we're witnessing. I'm happy to report our son's friend recovered from his illness and is doing well.