171014-N-HK946-052 SAN DIEGO (Oct. 14, 2017) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter carries the U.S. flag to begin the 2017 Sea and Air Parade during Fleet Week San Diego. Fleet Weeks offer the public an opportunity to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guard, members, and gain a better understanding of how sea services support the national defense of the United States and freedom of the seas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Travis Litke/Released)