SULU SEA (Oct. 11, 2021) Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Javier Rosas, from San Mateo, Calif., sits in a MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Blackjacks of Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) Squadron (HSC) 21 during routine flight operations with the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18). Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment operating in the U.S. 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan M. Breeden)