180711-N-XT273-662 BLACK SEA (July 11, 2018) A Ukrainian Ka-27 helicopter takes off from the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) in the Black Sea, during exercise Sea Breeze 2018, July 11, 2018. Sea Breeze is a U.S. and Ukraine co-hosted multinational maritime exercise held in the Black Sea and is designed to enhance interoperability of participating nations and strengthen Maritime security within the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Justin Stumberg/Released)