PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 16, 2021) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Joe Paolella, from West Islip, N.Y., removes corrosion from the tail hook assembly of an EA-18G Growler, assigned to the �Gauntlets� of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 136, while conducting maintenance in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Nov. 16, 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 Erin C. Zorich)