171206-N-TF680-0228 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 6, 2017)Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Dylan Tiefert, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, directs an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the "Tridents" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC-9), during take off. Ford is currently underway conducting test and evaluation operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan Carter/Released)