180220-A-QR427-0111 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Feb. 20, 2018) Utilitiesman 2nd Class Sydney Thorne, from Chillicothe, Missouri, is interviewed by local news reporters on the flight deck of the expeditionary fast transport vessel USNS Spearhead (T-EPF 1) during pre-deployment preparations for Continuing Promise 2018. U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet has deployed a force to execute Continuing Promise to conduct civil-military operations including humanitarian assistance, training engagements, and medical, dental, and veterinary support in an effort to show U.S. support and commitment to Central and South America. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Luksan/ Released)