211117-N-FA490-1250 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 17, 2021) A MH-60S helicopter assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) Squadron 23, takes off from the flight deck of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6), during routine operations. Jackson, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, is on a rotational deployment in the 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. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Langholf/released)

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