170824-N-RB168-976 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 24, 2017) Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Marcus Stokes directs an MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter while being supported by Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Henry Jackson during flight operations aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) during Pacific Griffin 2017. The exercise between the U.S. and Republic of Singapore navy represents the enhanced capabilities of both navies to operate and work together to ensure maritime security and stability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Benjamin Dobbs/Released)