ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 6, 2024) Sailors assigned to the combat systems department of the world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) perform a NATO Sea Sparrow weapon system download on the flight deck, Jan. 6, 2024. 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 2nd Class Nolan Pennington)