160626-N-BB534-305 PHILIPPINES SEA (June 26, 2016) An MH-60S helicopter assigned to the Blackjacks of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 lifts cargo off the deck of the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4) during a vertical replenishment with hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19). Mercy is currently deployed in support of Pacific Partnership 2016. Medical, engineering and various other personnel embarked aboard Mercy are working side-by-side with partner nation counterparts, exchanging ideas, building best practices and relationships to ensure preparedness should disaster strike. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Elizabeth Merriam/Released)