170222-N-JH293-061 GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 22, 2017) U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Amado Banos Derrickson signals to a UH-60Q Blackhawk helicopter, assigned to the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, as it takes off from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) during Exercise Cobra Gold 2017. The exercise is the largest theater security cooperation exercise in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region and is an integral part of the U.S. commitment to strengthen engagement in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chris Williamson/Released)