MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 1, 2023) Two MH-60S Sea Hawks from the "Tridents" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9 transport cargo to the world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during a routine replenishment-at-sea in the Mediterranean Sea, Nov. 4, 2023. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is currently operating in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. The U.S. maintains forward-deployed, ready, and postured forces to deter aggression and support security and stability around the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Simon Pike)