160713-N-CV785-004 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 13, 2016) A U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter attached to the �Island Knights� of Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) Squadron 25, transports pallets to hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) during a vertical replenishment from USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8), while in transit during Pacific Partnership 2016. Mercy, which is deployed in support of Pacific Partnership 2016, is en route to its third mission stop in Da Nang, Vietnam. Upon arrival, partner nations will work side-by-side with local military and non-government organizations to conduct cooperative health engagements, community relation events and subject matter expert exchanges to better prepare for a natural disaster or crisis. (Royal Australian Air Force photo by Air Force Imagery Specialist CPL David Cotton/ Released)