ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 1, 2023) Senior Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Damian Dodge, left, and Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Valeria Lopez practice a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) with an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "White Whales" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during flight operations, May 1, 2023. Wasp is underway conducting Basic Phase inspections and assessments. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sydney Milligan)