PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 29, 2021) An MH-60R Sea Hawk assigned to the “Blue Hawks” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78, deploys flares as it performs an aerial change of command ceremony alongside Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Nov. 29, 2021. Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with 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 2nd Class Russell Lindsey)