PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 21, 2021) An MH-60R Sea Hawk assigned to the �Blue Hawks� of Helicopter Maritime Squadron (HSM) 78 embarked aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) conducts helicopter in-flight refueling drills, Nov. 21, 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 Ensign Mallorie Miller)