Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Zachary Paxton, from Phoenix, Ariz., stands by as an MH-60S Nighthawk makes its approach during flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is on its final regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of responsibility supporting security and stability in the Pacific region before decommissioning early next year. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jeffrey D. Powell/Released)