170608-N-UX312-167 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 8, 2017) An MH-60S Sea Hawk from the Nightdippers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5 takes off of the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) to conduct search and rescue operations. Abraham Lincoln is underway conducting carrier qualifications to ensure the crew is prepared for future operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matt Herbst/ Released)