181214-N-ER806-1030 ARABIAN SEA (Dec. 14, 2018) The guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53), left, transits alongside the guided-missile destroyer USS Decatur (DDG 73) in the Arabian Sea, Dec. 14, 2018. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group, Essex Amphibious Ready Group, and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit are conducting integrated operations in the Arabian Sea to ensure stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nick Bauer/Released)

181214-N-YW238-1565 ARABIAN SEA (Dec. 14, 2018) Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets and Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft fly in formation as the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), left, the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) and the guided-missile cruiser USS Decatur (DDG 73) are underway in formation in the Arabian Sea, Dec. 14, 2018. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group, Essex Amphibious Ready Group, and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are conducting integrated operations in the Arabian Sea to ensure stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Connor D. Loessin/Released)

181214-N-YW238-1043 ARABIAN SEA (Dec. 14, 2018) The guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) transits the Arabian Sea, Dec. 14, 2018. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group, Essex Amphibious Ready Group, and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are conducting integrated operations in the Arabian Sea to ensure stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Connor D. Loessin/Released)

181214-N-YW238-1376 ARABIAN SEA (Dec. 14, 2018) The guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53), center, and the guided missile destroyer USS Decatur (DDG 73) sail in formation with the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group. Stennis CSG, Essex Amphibious Ready Group, and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit are conducting integrated operations in the Arabian Sea to ensure stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Connor D. Loessin/Released)

181119-N-RH019-0003 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 19, 2018) The guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) fires its MK-45 5-inch gun during a live-fire exercise. Gonzalez is underway with other ships from Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (CSG) cruiser-destroyer units (CRUDES) in order to complete Naval Surface Fire Support (NSFS) recertification. NSFS is an exercise in which destroyers and cruisers train to fire deck guns ashore in support of ground troops. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Rinner/Released)

181211-N-ER806-1064 ARABIAN SEA (Dec. 11, 2018) U.S. Navy Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Hunter Taylor, from Lovettsville, Virginia, watches as a simulated person is raised to the deck during a man overboard recovery drill aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) in the Arabian Sea, Dec. 11, 2018. Mobile Bay is part of the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group and is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nick Bauer/Released)

181206-N-ER806-1321 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 6, 2018) Yeoman 2nd Class Alexander Beirao, from Clark, New Jersey, fires an M2 .50-caliber machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) in the Indian Ocean, Dec. 6, 2018. Mobile Bay, part of the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nick Bauer)

181206-N-ER806-1330 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 6, 2018) The guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) fires a Mark 38 25 mm machine gun during a live-fire exercise in the Indian Ocean, Dec. 6, 2018. Mobile Bay, part of the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nick Bauer)

181209-N-GC639-1010 ARABIAN SEA (Dec. 9, 2018) The guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) transits the northern Arabian Sea, Dec. 9, 2018. Mobile Bay is part of the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group and is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan D. McLearnon)

181208-N-ER806-1114 ARABIAN SEA (Dec. 8, 2018) Royal Australian Air Force Air Commodore Tim Alsop, right, director of the Combined Arms Operation Center at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, visits with Capt. James Storm, center, from Roanoke, Illinois, commanding officer of the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) in the Arabian Sea, Dec. 8, 2018. Mobile Bay is part of the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group and is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nick Bauer/Released)

181206-N-ER806-2257 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 6, 2018) Hull Technician 2nd Class Andrew Workman, from Conway, South Carolina, turns down round stock on the engine lathe aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) in the Indian Ocean, Dec. 6, 2018. Mobile Bay is part of the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group and is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nick Bauer/Released)

181206-N-ER806-1329 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 6, 2018) The guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) fires a Mark 45 5-inch gun during a live-fire exercise in the Indian Ocean, Dec. 6, 2018. Mobile Bay is part of the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group and is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nick Bauer/Released)

181208-N-MQ631-0010 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 8, 2018) The guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) is underway alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), not pictured. Currently operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations, Harry S. Truman will continue to foster cooperation with regional allies and partners, strengthen regional stability, and remain vigilant, agile and dynamic. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Maxwell Higgins/Released)

181206-N-ER806-1685 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 6, 2018) The guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) fires a Mark 38 25 mm machine gun during a live-fire exercise in the Indian Ocean, Dec. 6, 2018. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nick Bauer/Released)

181206-N-ER806-1328 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 6, 2018) The guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) fires a Mark 45 5-inch gun during a live-fire exercise in the Indian Ocean, Dec. 6, 2018. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nick Bauer/Released)

181128-N-IC246-0143 ADRIATIC SEA (Nov. 28, 2018) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), left, pulls away from the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE 13) after an underway replenishment. Normandy is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group conducting operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Raymond Maddocks/Released)

171024-N-KT595-568 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 24, 2017) A Standard Missile 2 (SM-2) missile launches and destroys an airborne training target during a successful first test of the updated AEGIS Baseline 9 weapons system aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53). Mobile Bay, the first guided-missile cruiser in the fleet to upgrade from AEGIS Baseline 8 to the updated Baseline 9, is underway testing new weapons capabilities in preparation for its upcoming deployment. (U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chad M. Butler/Released)

171023-N-KT595-506 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 23, 2017) Seaman Donavin Gordon, assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG-53), performs the duties of helmsman aboard the ship. Mobile Bay is currently underway testing the updated AEGIS Baseline 9 weapons system in preparation for its upcoming deployment. (U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chad M. Butler/Released)

171023-N-KT595-374 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 23, 2017) The guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) fires a 5-inch/54-caliber Mark 45 lightweight gun at a simulated target during a live-fire exercise. Mobile Bay is currently underway testing the updated AEGIS Baseline 9 weapons system in preparation for its upcoming deployment. (U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chad M. Butler/Released)

181204-N-SB299-1149 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Dec. 4, 2018) Vice Adm. Rich Brown, Commander, Naval Surface Force U.S. Pacific Fleet, tours the main engine room of the guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) with Capt. Kurt Sellerberg, the ship's commanding officer. During the visit Brown also spoke with crewmembers, government employees and civilian contractors who are performing repairs and upgrades on the ship following a recent deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alex Millar/Released)