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160719-N-BL637-027 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 19, 2016) An MH-47G Chinook helicopter from 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) prepares to land on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) flight deck. Carl Vinson is currently underway with embarked Carrier Air Wing 2 and Destroyer Squadron 1 conducting the Tailored Ship's Training Availability (TSTA) and Final Evaluation Problem in preparation for their upcoming deployment. During TSTA, Afloat Training Group Pacific evaluates training drills and real-world scenarios, while placing an emphasis on damage control, flight deck operations and simulated combat. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sean M. Castellano/Released)