Lt. Adam Smith, top, and Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Gianfranco Astete perform a pre-flight check on an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3).

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jun. 24, 2018) Lt. Adam Smith, top, and Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Gianfranco Astete, both assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 26, perform a pre-flight check on an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is underway conducting routine certifications to maintain unit readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael R. Sanchez) File# 180624-N-AO674-1094