ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 3, 2022) From left: Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Francis Oteng, Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Kenneth Smith, Lt. Brady Kuzmick, and Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Richie Zapata, all assigned to the "Spartans" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 70 (HSM 70), troubleshoot the hydraulic system of an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter on the flight deck of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), while Normandy is underway as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, Nov. 3, 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 Malachi Lakey)