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PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 22, 2022) Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 1st Class Bryce Nelson, left, from Pittsburg, and Lt. Cmdr. Scott Robertson are recovered from the water by an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 during a search and rescue (SAR) swimmer training evolution, Sept. 22, 2022. HSC-23 is embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7). Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peter Burghart)