160309-N-XF387-045 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 9, 2016) - Aviation's Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Tim Pedersen, left, and Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Adam Stockton, both from the "Golden Falcons" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 12, conduct pre-flight checks on a MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, during flight operations on the flight deck of the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge is currently on patrol ensuring the safety and security of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Liz Dunagan/Released)