PACIFIC OCEAN (June 14, 2024) Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 3rd Class Steven Armenta, from Los Angeles, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5, observes a cargo dropoff during in a vertical replenishment while underway in the Pacific Ocean, June 14, 2024. George Washington is deployed as part of Southern Seas 2024 which seeks to enhance capability, improve interoperability, and strengthen maritime partnerships with countries throughout the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility through joint, multinational, and interagency exchanges and cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Geoffrey L. Ottinger)