SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 29, 2021) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Neon Cole, left, from Los Angeles and Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Ashley Theimer, from Everett, Wash., assigned to the �Black Knights� of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4, conduct preventative maintenance on an MH-60S Sea Hawk in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Oct. 29, 2021. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nicholas Carter)