ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 19, 2023) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Alexander Jack (left), assigned to the USS Wasp-Class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Daniel Gonzalez, assigned to the America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), oversee a MH-60S Seahawk, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 26 during flight quarters on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps routinely participate in scheduled deployments to improve combined combat readiness, increase operational capacity, and strengthen relationships among allies and partners throughout the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Jones)