190607-N-PW030-1105 ARABIAN SEA (June 7, 2019) Midshipman Kyle Bryant, from Fishersville, Va., observes as the fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) sails alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during a replenishment-at-sea. The Abraham Lincoln 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. With Abraham Lincoln as the flagship, deployed strike group assets include staffs, ships and aircraft of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 2, the guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tristan Kyle Labuguen/Released)

190607-N-ME568-1115 ARABIAN SEA (June 7, 2019) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) pulls alongside the fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) for a replenishment-at-sea. The Abraham Lincoln 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. With Abraham Lincoln as the flagship, deployed strike group assets include staffs, ships and aircraft of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 2, the guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dan Snow/Released)

190607-N-ME568-1106 ARABIAN SEA (June 7, 2019) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) pulls alongside the fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) for a replenishment-at-sea. The Abraham Lincoln 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. With Abraham Lincoln as the flagship, deployed strike group assets include staffs, ships and aircraft of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 2, the guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dan Snow/Released)

190607-N-ME568-1057 ARABIAN SEA (June 7, 2019) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the "Nightdippers" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5 takes off from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). The Abraham Lincoln 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. With Abraham Lincoln as the flagship, deployed strike group assets include staffs, ships and aircraft of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 2, the guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dan Snow/Released)

190606-N-QD718-0323 GULF OF THAILAND (June 6, 2019) Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Lazarus Bullock, from Chicago, observes a Royal Thai Navy S-70B helicopter during deck landing qualifications on the flight deck of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2019. This year marks the 25th iteration of CARAT, a multinational exercise series designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies' abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Toni Burton/Released)

190606-N-QD718-0162 GULF OF THAILAND (June 6, 2019) Sailors from the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) receive a small boat from the Royal Thai Navy as part of a Sailor exchange during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2019. This year marks the 25th iteration of CARAT, a multinational exercise series designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies' abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Toni Burton/Released)

190606-N-QD718-0310 GULF OF THAILAND (June 6, 2019) Ship's Serviceman 3rd Class Christopher Camacho, from Hesperia, Calif. observes a Royal Thai Navy S-70B helicopter preparing to launch from the flight deck of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2019. This year marks the 25th iteration of CARAT, a multinational exercise series designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies' abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Toni Burton/Released)

190606-N-CP113-1127 GULF OF THAILAND (June 6, 2019) Royal Thai Navy Lt. Jetchanowak Wadwaree observes his ship, the Naresuan-class frigate HTMS Naresuan (FFG 421), from aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) as part of a Sailor exchange during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2019. This year marks the 25th iteration of CARAT, a multinational exercise series designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies' abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Marissa Liu/Released)

190606-N-CP113-1090 GULF OF THAILAND (June 6, 2019) Seaman Chase Padgett observes the Naresuan-class frigate HTMS Naresuan (FFG 421) from aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2019. This year marks the 25th iteration of CARAT, a multinational exercise series designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies' abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Marissa Liu/Released)

190606-N-CP113-1040 GULF OF THAILAND (June 6, 2019) Ensign Morgen Richards stands bridge watch aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2019. This year marks the 25th iteration of CARAT, a multinational exercise series designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies' abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Marissa Liu/Released)

190606-N-CP113-1028 GULF OF THAILAND (June 6, 2019) Quartermaster Seaman Drew Metcalfe raises a flag to indicate that the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) is the guide ship to Royal Thai Navy ships for a "LEAP FROG" exercise during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2019. This year marks the 25th iteration of CARAT, a multinational exercise series designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies' abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Marissa Liu/Released)

190530-N-DS741-0154 ARABIAN SEA (May 30, 2019) Lt. Anna Elvington, from Chesapeake, Va, assigned the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55), observes an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the "Grandmasters" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 46, take off from the flight deck. Leyte Gulf is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet areas of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Zachary Pearson/Released)

190530-N-DS741-0136 ARABIAN SEA (May 30, 2019) Lt. Anna Elvington, from Chesapeake, Va, assigned the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55), stands watch as the landing safety officer during flight quarters. Leyte Gulf is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet areas of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Zachary Pearson/Released)

190527-N-DS741-0343 ARABIAN SEA (May 27, 2019) Sailors aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) participate in small boat training. Leyte Gulf is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet areas of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zachary Pearson/Released)

190527-N-DS741-0095 ARABIAN SEA (May 27, 2019) Sailors aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) participate in small boat training. Leyte Gulf is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet areas of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zachary Pearson/Released)

190525-N-DS741-0501 ARABIAN SEA (May 25, 2019) The fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55). Leyte Gulf is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet areas of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zachary Pearson/Released)

190523-N-DS741-0139 ARABIAN SEA (May 23, 2019) Chief Boatswain's Mate Jesus Lopez, left, from Newark, N.J., and Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Tarrance Johnson, from Houston, Texas, both assigned to the deck division aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55), give take off signals to an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter from the "Griffins" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 49 assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Leyte Gulf is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet areas of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zachary Pearson/Released)

190601-N-DS741-0089 ARABIAN SEA (June 1, 2019) Electrician's Mate Adam Gonzales, from San Jose, Calif., assigned to the engineering department aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55), stands watch in the central control station. Leyte Gulf is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet areas of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Zachary Pearson/Released)

190531-N-DS741-0599 ARABIAN SEA (May 31, 2019) Sailors assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) prepare to break down pallets during a vertical replenishment with the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 14). Leyte Gulf is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet areas of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Zachary Pearson/Released)

190606-N-QD718-0008 GULF OF THAILAND (June 6, 2019) Sailors aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) prepare to launch an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Saberhawks" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSM) 77 during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2019. This year marks the 25th iteration of CARAT, a multinational exercise series designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies' abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Toni Burton/Released)