190123-N-HG389-0129 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jan. 23, 2019)

190123-N-HG389-0129 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jan. 23, 2019) An AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter assigned to the “Black Knights” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 264 (Reinforced) departs the flight deck of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24), Jan. 23, 2019. Arlington is on a scheduled deployment as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group in support of maritime security operations, crisis response and theater security cooperation, while also providing a forward naval presence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brandon Parker/Released)