MEDITERRANEAN SEA, (October 29, 2026) - Naval Aircrewman (Tactical Helicopter) 2nd Class Peyton Yurek inspects sonobuoys during pre-flight checks for an MH-60R Sea Hawk, attached to the “Griffins” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 79, on the flight deck of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) in the Mediterranean Sea Oct. 30, 2026. Oscar Austin is a forward-deployed naval asset assigned to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to support the warfighting effectiveness, lethality and readiness of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and defend U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region. (U.S. Navy Photo via DOW)