NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS (Sept. 13, 2020) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter attached to the “Island Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25 takes off from the Mariana Islands Range Complex during the cooperative maritime exercise Pacific Vanguard. Pacific Vanguard serves as an opportunity to exercise and improve multinational interoperability at all levels; to improve tactical proficiency; and to adapt to ever changing regional challenges. As the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet, 7th Fleet interacts with 35 other maritime nations to build partnerships that foster maritime security, promote stability, and prevent conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Adam Brock)