ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 11, 2022) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Lacarsha Mitchell, from Jacksonville, Fla., assigned to the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) air department, signals safe to launch for a an E/A-18G Growler, attached to the "Gray Wolves" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142, on the flight deck, Oct. 11, 2022. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG) 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 3rd Class Grant Gorzocoski)