180524-N-GR168-0156 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 24, 2018) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Lydon Schwartz salutes the pilot of an AH-1W Cobra helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced) from the flight deck of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21). New York is homeported in Mayport, Fla., and is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interest in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lyle Wilkie/Released)