An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26, approaches the guided-missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG 70) as sailors stand ready to connect a cargo pendant during a vertical replenishment. HSC-26 is a forward-deployed naval force asset attached to Commander, Task Force 53 that provides combat logistics and search and rescue capabilities throughout the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michelle L. Turner/Released)