SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 3, 2021) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Matthew Noufer, a native of Castle Rock, Colo., conducts maintenance on an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the “Stingers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Nov. 3, 2021. 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 Erin C. Zorich)