170511-N-PD309-416 SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 11, 2017) Sailors assigned to the "Wildcards" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 fly an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter over the South China Sea during a photo exercise as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT). CARAT is a series of annual maritime exercises aimed at strengthening partnerships and increasing interoperability through bilateral and multilateral engagements ashore and at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Deven Leigh Ellis/Released)