When sea states are too rough for ship-to-ship cables, the Lincoln utilises VERTREP. MH-60S Seahawk helicopters from the carrier’s air wing fly “slings” of cargo, ammunition, spare parts, and fresh food, from supply ships directly to the carrier’s deck. This allows for a 24/7 flow of critical supplies, ensuring that even during a high-intensity engagement, the “Black Knights” of VMFA-314 have a constant supply of precision-guided munitions like the StormBreaker.