ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 8, 2022) Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman James Elder, from Auburn, Ga., assigned to the "Tridents" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9, signals an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter to land on the flight deck of the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during night flight operations in the Atlantic Ocean, Oct. 11, 2022. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is deployed in the Atlantic Ocean, conducting training and operations alongside NATO allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navy’s commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nolan Pennington)