ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 9, 2023) A MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46 prepares to lift off from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), Dec. 9, 2023. George Washington is underway in support of future operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Clawson)