160726-N-LQ653-245 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 26, 2016) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Joshua Soderstrom flies in a Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4 “Black Knights” MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter while the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202). Carl Vinson is currently underway with embarked Carrier Air Wing 2 and Destroyer Squadron 1 conducting the Tailored Ship's Training Availability (TSTA) and Final Evaluation Problem in preparation for their upcoming deployment. During TSTA, Afloat Training Group
160726-N-LQ653-245 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 26, 2016) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Joshua Soderstrom flies in a Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4 “Black Knights” MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter while the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202). Carl Vinson is currently underway with embarked Carrier Air Wing 2 and Destroyer Squadron 1 conducting the Tailored Ship's Training Availability (TSTA) and Final Evaluation Problem in preparation for their upcoming deployment. During TSTA, Afloat Training Group Pacific evaluates training drills and real-world scenarios, while placing an emphasis on damage control, flight deck operations and simulated combat. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Patrick W. Menah, )
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