PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 1, 2021) Two MH-60R Sea Hawks, assigned to the "Blue Hawks" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78, depart from Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Dec. 1, 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 Seaman Larissa T. Dougherty)