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7th Fleet Destroyer transits Taiwan Strait

18 May 2021

From Commander, 7th Fleet Public Affairs

TAIWAN STRAIT - The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) conducted a routine Taiwan Strait transit May 18 (local time) in accordance with international law. The ship's transit through the Taiwan Strait demonstrates the U.S. commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. The United States military will continue to fly, sail, and operate anywhere international law allows.

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The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) conducts routine operations. Curtis Wilbur is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force.

Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Elizabeth Sanchez, from Houston, mans the helm on the bridge of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) as the ship conducts routine operations. Curtis Wilbur is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force.

Intelligence Specialist Chief Michael Tolbert, from Moss Point, Miss., stands watch on the bridge while the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) conducts routine operations. Curtis Wilbur is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force.

Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Marvin Harris, from Chicago, stands watch on the bridge of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) as the ship conducts routine operations. Curtis Wilbur is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force.

Senior Chief Sonar Technician (Surface) Kenneth Dunne, from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., stands watch on the bridge of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) as the ship conducts routine operations. Curtis Wilbur is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force.

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