181204-N-SB299-1538 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Dec. 4, 2018) Vice Adm. Rich Brown, Commander, Naval Surface Force U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks with crew members, government employees and civilian contractors aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) during a ship visit. During the visit, Brown also met with Capt. Kurt Sellerberg, Bunker Hill's commanding officer, toured the ship, and inspected progress of repairs and upgrades to the ship following a recent deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alex Millar/Released)

181204-N-SB299-1143 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Dec. 4, 2018) Vice Adm. Rich Brown, Commander, Naval Surface Force U.S. Pacific Fleet, toured the main engine room of the guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) with ship commanding officer Capt. Kurt Sellerberg. During the visit, Brown also spoke with crew members, 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)

181203-N-ER806-1050 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 3, 2018) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200). Mobile Bay is underway conducting routine operations as part of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 3 in the U.S. Pacific Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo illustration by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nick Bauer/Released)

181128-N-JI086-249 ADRIATIC SEA (Nov. 27, 2018) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) transits the Adriatic Sea, Nov. 27, 2018. Normandy is operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations with the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, continuing 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 2nd Class Ford Williams/Released)

181128-N-JI086-298 ADRIATIC SEA (Nov. 27, 2018) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) transits the Adriatic Sea, Nov. 27, 2018. Normandy is operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations with the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, continuing 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 2nd Class Ford Williams/Released)

181130-N-YW238-1160 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 30, 2018) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14 hovers while awaiting cargo pallets during a replenishment-at-sea as the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) cuts through the Pacific Ocean. HSC-14 and Mobile Bay are underway as part of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 3 conducting routine operations in the U.S. Pacific Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Connor D. Loessin)

181128-N-JI086-271 ADRIATIC SEA (Nov. 27, 2018) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) transits the Adriatic Sea, Nov. 27, 2018. Normandy is operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations with the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, continuing 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 2nd Class Ford Williams/Released)

181119-N-RH019-0001 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 19, 2018) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) fires its MK45 5-inch gun as part of a live fire exercise. The USS 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)

181118-N-YP246-0302 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 18, 2018) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) launches a Standard Missile-2 Block IIIA in the Atlantic Ocean, Nov. 18, 2018. Mason is underway with Norfolk-based cruiser-destroyer (CRUDES) units from Carrier Strike Group 12 conducting a live-fire with a purpose (LFWAP) event. LFWAP is a reinvigorated missile exercise program designed to increase fleet lethality and tactical proficiency. It provides the surface warfare enterprise an opportunity to examine the human, system and tactics, techniques and procedure performance with an eye toward rapid increases in tactical proficiency, crew confidence, and lethality. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Darcy McAtee/Released)

181123-N-GC639-1017 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 23, 2018) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Aaron Tierney, from Louisville, Ky., right, heaves in a shot line aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) during a replenishment-at-sea with the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10) as the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53), right, transits alongside. Spruance and Mobile Bay are underway conducting routine operations as part of Carrier Strike Group 3 in the U.S. Pacific Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan D. McLearnon/Released)

181120-N-ER806-1039 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 20, 2018) Sailors aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) maneuver the ship from the pilot house during a replenishment-at-sea with the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10). Mobile Bay is underway conducting routine operations as part of Carrier Strike Group 3 in the U.S. Pacific Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nick Bauer/Released)

181117-N-ER806-1057 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 17, 2018) Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Jeffery Hudson, from Lompoc, Calif., greases the pawl lever wires of a MK46 torpedo aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53). Mobile Bay is underway and conducting operations in international waters as part of a dual carrier strike force exercise. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Pacific region routinely for more than 70 years promoting regional security, stability and prosperity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nick Bauer/Released)

181116-N-FK318-0053 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 16, 2018) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106), front, prepares to approach the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), left, and the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53). Stockdale is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Abigayle Lutz/Released)

181121-N-GY475-0003 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 21, 2018) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) transits the Mediterranean Sea. Normandy is operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations with the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, continuing 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 Seaman Joseph A.D. Phillips/Released)

181117-N-YP246-0177 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 17, 2018) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) fires live rounds from its Mark 15 Phalanx close-in weapons system (CIWS). Mason is underway with Norfolk-based cruiser-destroyer (CRUDES) units from Carrier Strike Group 12 conducting a Live Fire With a Purpose (LFWAP) event. LFWAP is a reinvigorated missile exercise program designed to increase fleet lethality and tactical proficiency. It provides the surface warfare enterprise an opportunity to examine the human, system and tactics, techniques and procedure performance with an eye toward rapid increases in tactical proficiency, crew confidence, and lethality. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Darcy McAtee/Released)

181029-N-PI330-009 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 29, 2018) Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechaniacal) 2nd Class Michael Mejia, from Colombia, starts one of the ship's engines aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72). Vella Gulf is underway during the basic phase of the optimized fleet response plan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andrew Waters/Released)

181026-N-PI330-111 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2018) Fire Controlman 3rd Class David Billings, from Houston, lowers the national ensign during a sea and anchor evolution aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) upon departing Mayport, Fla. Vella Gulf is underway during the basic phase of the optimized fleet response plan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andrew Waters/Released)

181026-N-PI330-098 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2018) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Tyler Nielson, from Omaha, Neb., handles line during a sea and anchor evolution aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) upon departing Mayport, Fla. Vella Gulf is underway during the basic phase of the optimized fleet response plan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andrew Waters/Released)

181023-N-PI330-264 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 23, 2018) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Joseph Biagioni, center, from Medford, Mass., gives first-response training aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72). Vella Gulf is underway during the basic phase of the optimized fleet response plan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andrew Waters/Released)

181118-N-YP246-0497 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 18, 2018) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) launches a Standard Missile (SM) 2 Block IIIA. Bainbridge is underway with Norfolk-based cruiser-destroyer (CRUDES) units from Carrier Strike Group 12 conducting a Live Fire With a Purpose (LFWAP) event. LFWAP is a reinvigorated missile exercise program designed to increase fleet lethality and tactical proficiency. It provides the surface warfare enterprise an opportunity to examine the human, system and tactics, techniques and procedure performance with an eye toward rapid increases in tactical proficiency, crew confidence, and lethality. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Darcy McAtee/Released)