You may be on to something there 'MPN11':
Office of Naval Research Set to Upgrade the 200-Year-Old Signal Lamp for Modern Stealth Communication
https://news.usni.org/2017/07/19/off...ld-signal-lamp
Meanwhile wot an USN aircraftcrarrier duz sumtymes:
"...[USS] Lincoln left Norfolk Friday, but without a full air wing. The carrier is loaded with additional helicopters to help with rescue and supplies delivery mission, according to a Navy spokesman.... The ships can provide medical support, security, logistic support, medium and heavy lift air support, and can assist state and federal agencies assessing damage...."
https://news.usni.org/2017/09/08/nav...ief-operations