PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 18, 2023) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Scott Kibler, right, launches an MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter from the flight deck aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 18, 2023. San Diego, the only ship homeported in its namesake city, is assigned to Expeditionary Strike Group 3. San Diego is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brandon Woods)