ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 7, 2024) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Edmarie Rodriguezmedina, left, and Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Madison Hensley, both assigned to the "Ragin' Bulls" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 37, conduct corrosion preventative maintenance on an F/A-18E Super Hornet's weapons mount on the flight deck of the world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), Jan. 7, 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)