210911-N-IW069-1024 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 11, 2021) An MH-60R Sea Hawk, assigned to the “Blue Hawks” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78, prepares to land on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Sept. 11, 2021. Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Isaiah Williams)

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