ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 15, 2022) Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class John Strand, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61), signals to an MH-60R Sea Hawk Helicopter, attached to the “Spartans” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 70, during flight operations as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, Oct. 15, 2022. The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is on its inaugural deployment 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 Sawyer Connally)