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A casual look at any U.S. Navy aircraft carrier with air wing onboard should convince you that the decks are crowded. In recognition of this fact, the Navy has announced that the number of helicopters assigned to the carrier air wing will be reduced: MH-60Ss in the HSC squadron will number 5 rather than 8 and MH-60Rs in the HSM squadron will number 10 rather than 11. This should free up a little deck space for two future changes: the incorporation of a MQ-25A refueling detachment into the air wing and possible increase of EA-18G electronic attack aircraft.