170309-N-BL637-002 EAST CHINA SEA (March 9, 2017) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Brendan Hutchins makes prepares to take off in an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Black Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship and its carrier strike group is on a western Pacific deployment as part of the Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of 3rd Fleet. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean M. Castellano/Released)

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