160524-N-RC734-588 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 24, 2016)Aviation Boatswain's Mate (handling) 3rd Class Luis Cervantes directs an MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to the Wildcards of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 to depart from the flight deck of amphibious dock landing ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) during deck landing qualifications. San Diego is currently underway off the coast of Southern California participating in a series of qualifications and certifications as part of the basic phase of training in preparation for future operations and deployments. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joseph M. Buliavac/Released)