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U.S. Navy Machinery Repairman Fireman Michael Kim, from Moreno Valley, California, engages a simulated fire during crash and salvage training aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) in the Ar More

Informational graphic that explains the namesake of the guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106), it's mission, capabilities, as well as other interesting facts. (U.S. Navy graphic by Mass Communication More

181020-N-GC639-1382 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 20, 2018) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) engages a simulated surface contact with a Mark 38 25 mm machine gun system during a liv More

181020-N-FK318-0137 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 20, 2018) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) cuts through the Pacific Ocean. Spruance is currently underway conducting routine opera More

181022-N-GC639-1008 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 22, 2018) Electricians Mate 2nd Class Michael Deleon, right, from Floral Park, New York, uses a voltmeter to electronically safety check Sailors’ personal electronics fo More

181022-N-GC639-1015 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 22, 2018) Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Mark Sturge, center, from Fredericksburg, Virginia, uses Operations Specialist Seaman Kevin Kennedy, from Perth Amboy, New Jersey, to More

181023-N-GC639-1041 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 23, 2018) Sailors present chocks and chains to the pilot of an MH-60S Sea Hawk, with the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14, during flight operations aboard the Arle More

181025-N-GC639-1052 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 25, 2018) Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 3rd Class Johncole Mcardle, from Madison, Connecticut, loosens a screw to remove a panel while performing maintenance on a MK More

181026-N-GC639-1034 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2018) Seaman Recruit Christopher Hearn, from Shreveport, Louisiana, stands watch as the fueling station phone talker aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile des More

181027-N-GC639-1018 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 27, 2018) Members of the First Class Petty Officers Association (FCPOA) aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) prepare pizza for t More

181029-N-GC639-1078 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 29, 2018) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Ibrahim Kaba, right, from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, gives enlisted surface warfare training aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-mis More

181031-N-ER806-2026 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 31, 2018) Ship’s Serviceman 3rd Class Corey Williams, from Jacksonville, Florida, presses napkins for the mess decks aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser U More

181031-N-FK318-0140 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 31, 2018) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) participate in a Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Halloween cos More

181101-N-ER806-1023 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 01, 2018) Sonar Technician (Surface) 3rd Class Austin Pyrz, from Underwood, Iowa, stocks fruit on the mess deck aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mo More

181101-N-FK318-0111 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2018) Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Michael Garcia, from El Paso, Texas, stands at attention during a change of command ceremony held on the fo'c'sle aboard the Arleigh B More

181101-N-GC639-1695 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 01, 2018) Gunner’s Mate Seaman Clay Jackson, from Stockton, California, fires an M240B machine gun under the supervision of a crew-served weapons instructor, Gunner’s Mat More

181102-N-GC639-1046 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 02, 2018) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) conducts operations in the Pacific Ocean. Spruance is currently conducting routine opera More

181103-N-GC639-1007 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 03, 2018) Fire team leader Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Cody Green, from Plainwell, Michigan, maneuvers up a ladder during a damage control training evolution ab More

181103-N-OW019-1075 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 3, 2018) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Melvin Bergado, from Ewa Beach, Hawaii, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93), signals More

181104-N-FK318-0090 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 4, 2018) Capt. Murz Morris, commander, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 21, addresses the crew of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) duri More

181105-N-GC639-1063 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 05, 2018) Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) 2nd Class Nicholas Noakes, from Currie, Minnesota, dresses out for a fire watch in preparation for flight operations More

181106-N-FK318-0004 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2018) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Spruance (DDG 111) and USS Chung Hoon (DDG 93) conduct a replenishment-at-sea with military sealift command More

181109-N-GC639-1012 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 9, 2018) Sailors conduct a burial at sea ceremony aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111). Spruance is underway conducting routine More

181109-N-GC639-1137 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 09, 2018) National ensigns are placed on a table to be returned to the family members of departed Sailors whose cremains were returned to the sea during a burial at sea c More

181109-N-OW019-1004 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 9, 2018) Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Michael Pescador, from San Diego, uses a video camera during a visual information drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-miss More

181110-N-FK318-0122 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 10, 2018) Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Julius Ervin, from Jacksonville, Florida, pipes during a burial at sea ceremony aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destro More

181110-N-FK318-1186 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 10, 2018) Fire Controlman (Aegis) 3rd Class Vincent Willis, from Pensacola, Florida, aims at a target with an M16 rifle during a small arms qualification aboard the Arle More

181113-N-GC639-1105 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 13, 2018) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) steams through the Philippine Sea. John C. Stennis is underway and conducting operations in inte More

181113-N-GC639-1001 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 13, 2018) Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Marshon Wade, from Chicago, dusts a ladderwell during cleaning stations aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile More

181112-N-OW019-1173 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 12, 2018) Commander, Carrier Strike Group 3, Rear Adm. Mike Wettlaufer, is piped aboard on the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-H More

181113-N-HS117-0375 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 13, 2018) Sailors and civilians aboard the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10) load cargo to send over to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Jo More

181114-N-OW019-1058 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 14, 2018) Sailors handle a phone and distance line aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) during a replenishment-at-sea with the More

181115-N-ER806-1066 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 15, 2018) Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 3rd Class Isabel Hammock, from Belmont, Mississippi, practices a striking movement aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missi More

181116-N-GC639-1053 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 16, 2018) Sonar Technician (Surface) 1st Class Marta Perciado, from San Francisco, United Through Reading coordinator aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destr More

181118-N-OW019-1012 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 18, 2018) Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Nelson Jiminianovado, from New York, stands lookout on the aft missile deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chu More

181118-N-GC639-1128 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 18, 2018) Sailors maintain positive control of a MK 46 Mod 5A(S) torpedo as an air slug is fired during maintenance on the launch system aboard the Arleigh Burke-class g More

181118-N-OW019-1014 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 18, 2018) Yeoman Seaman Nadia Minor, from New Roads, Louisiana, stands lookout on the aft missile deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon More

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 More

181122-N-GC639-1258 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 22, 2018) Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Brandon Diep, from Riverside, California, engages an inflatable target using an M4 carbine during a live fire evolution aboard the Arlei More

181122-N-OW019-1003 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 22, 2018) Lt. Bill Gritton, right, gives a prayer before Thanksgiving dinner on the mess decks of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 9 More

181127-N-FK318-0038 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 27, 2018) Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Alexis Reyes, from Columbia, Mississippi, fires a shot line from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG More

181127-N-FK318-0142 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 27, 2018) Operations Specialist 3rd Class Jamielle Paul, from Apple Valley, California, coils line during a replenishment-at-sea aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided- More

181202-N-GC639-1012 SINGAPORE STRAIT (Dec. 2, 2018) Quartermaster Seaman Christian Thorton, left, from Riverside, California, and Chief Quartermaster Michele Gosewisch, from Los Angeles, take bearings from the More

U.S. Navy Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Devon Diggs, from Indianapolis, mans a M240B machine gun aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) in the Andaman Sea, Dec. 2, 2018. The Chung-Hoon is More

ADAMAN SEA (Dec. 3, 2018) Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Josh Nall, from Athens, Alabama, uses a pallet jack on the boat deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) during a replen More

GULF OF OMAN (April 12, 2019) Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Jesus Ibarra, from Phoenix, looks through a door as a boundary-man during a toxic gas drill aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (C More

U.S. Sailors conduct small boat operations using a rigid-hull inflatable boat aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) in the Arabian Sea, Dec. 8, 2018. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group More

U.S. Navy Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Brandon Ross, right, from Honeapath, South Carolina, engages the anchor break aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) off the coast of Duqm, Oman, Dec. 10 More

U.S. Navy Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Ryan Null, from Hurricane, West Virginia, climbs a ladder during a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) training exercise aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Ho More

From left, the U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), the Royal Australian Navy Anzac-class frigate HMAS Ballarat (FFH 155), and the French Navy F70AA-class air defense destroyer FS Cassard More

U.S. Sailors conduct a firefighting drill aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) in the Arabian Sea, Dec. 14, 2018. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group, Essex Amphibious Ready Group, and More

U.S. Navy Sailors transport food and supplies aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) during a replenishment-at-sea with the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10) in the Ar More

U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist’s Mate Airman Remely Culas, from Garden Grove, California, signals to the pilots of an MH-60R Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 37, aboard the guided-m More

U.S. Navy Fire Controlman 3rd Class Alexander Ramirez, form Phoenix, Arizona, fires a 7.62 mm M240 machine gun during a small craft attack team (SCAT) shoot aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (D More

U.S. Navy Sailors fire M9 pistols during a small-arms qualification aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) in the Arabian Sea, Dec. 19, 2018. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is deploy More

U.S. Navy Culinary Specialist 1st Class Rey Arante, from Carson, California, prepares meatballs aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) in the Arabian Sea, Dec. 20, 2018. Spruance is deployed More

U.S. Navy Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Brennan Mellortaylor, from Santee, California, checks the tail of an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71, duri More

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Stephen Henz, executive officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93), looks through binoculars during maritime security operations in the Gulf of Aden, Dec. 27, 2018. Chung-Ho More

Members of the guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon’s (DDG 93) visit, board, search and seizure team (VBSS) board a stateless dhow that was transporting 11,000 pounds of illicit drugs in the international wa More

U.S. Navy Ensign Tanner Stiker, from Rancho Santa Fe, California, stands watch as the conning officer aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) during maritime security operations in the Gulf More

U.S. Navy Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Alexis Reyes, from Columbia, Mississippi, loads a Mark 38 Mod 2 25mm machine gun system for a live-fire exercise aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) in More

U.S. Navy Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Aaron Shambaugh, left, from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and Quartermaster 2nd Class Joel Prentice, from Edmond, Oklahoma, stand watch aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Stock More

U.S. Sailors move to chock and chain an MH-60R Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 37, to the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) in the Bab al-Mandeb More

An MH-60R Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71, receives fuel on the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) in the Arabian Gulf, Jan. 10, 2019. The Sto More

A Panther anti-submarine helicopter, assigned to France’s Marine Nationale air defense destroyer FS Cassard (D 614), takes off from the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) while c More

U.S. Navy Ens. Gyneth Campbell, from Albany, New York, conducts a muster aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) during a general quarters drill in the Red Sea, Jan. 15, 2019. The Chung-Hoon More

The guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) fires a close-in weapons system during a live-fire exercise in the Arabian Sea, Jan. 22, 2019. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. More

U.S. Navy Capt. Murz Morris, third from left, commodore of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 21, departs an MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14, after landing on the flight deck of th More

U.S. Navy Seaman Jack Pence, from Louisville, Kentucky, casts off a sea painter from a rigid hull inflatable boat from the guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) in the Arabian Sea, Feb. 4, 2019. The More

An MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14, takes off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in the Indian Ocean, Feb. 4, 2019. The John C. Stenni More

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Nicholas Lotito, from Liverpool, New York, places chicken wings into an oven during a First Class Petty Officer Association hosted pizza night aboard the guided-missile des More

U.S. Navy Chief Boatswain’s Mate Christopher Haws, right, from New Albany, Indiana, instructs Electrician’s Mate Fireman Adam George, from Detroit, on ways to plug a simulated hole in the bulkhead during a dama More

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Mike Wettlaufer, center, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 3, speaks to Cmdr. Leonardo Giovannelli, right, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88), and Cmd More

The guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93), left, escorts a merchant ship in the Gulf of Aden, March 1, 2019, during Lucky Mariner 19. Lucky Mariner is an annual exercise led by Naval Coordination and More

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Paul Schlise, deputy commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT), speaks with command leadership aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) during a port visit in More

U.S. Navy Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Adam Smrekar, from Davison, Michigan, presents a sample of fuel to a Sailor with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26 aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS C More

U.S. Navy Quartermaster 3rd Class Vhlake Abangan, from Temecula, California, fires an M4 carbine during a small-arms weapons qualification aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) in the India More

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Michael Wettlaufer, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 3, talks with Ensign Lacey Kelley, from Tahlequah, Oklahoma, on the bridge wing of the guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 1 More

U.S Sailors install support crutches for the rotor wings of an MH-60R Sea Hawk, with Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71, aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) in the Arabian Gulf, A More

The cake prepared for a cake cutting ceremony celebrating the 126th chief petty officer birthday on the mess decks aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) in the Arabian Gulf, April 1, 2019. More

Two U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, perform a fly-by for Sailors aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) in the Arabian Gulf, April 2, 2019. The Mo More

The guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106), foreground, escorts the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Kanawha (T-AO 196), background, through the Strait of Hormuz, April 3, 2019. The Stockdale is deploye More

U.S. Navy Culinary Specialist Seaman Clayton Bailey, from Greensboro, North Carolina, prepares dinner for Sailors aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) in the Arabian Gulf, April 5, 2019. The More

An MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14, transfers cargo to the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) during a vertical replenishment with the dry cargo and ammunition More

U.S. Navy Gunner's Mate 1st Class Kyle Galow, from Saint Matthews, South Carolina, prepares to fire a shot line as the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the dry More

U.S. Sailors handle the phone and distance line aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) during a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) in the Arabia More

An MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14, hovers in front of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in the Red Sea, April 15, 2019. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike G More

U.S. Ambassador to the French Republic and Principality of Monaco, Jamie McCourt, right, visits the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) in Marseille, France, April 28, 2019. The Mobile Bay is deployed More

U.S. Sailors cut the manila line during a replenishment-at-sea with the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10) aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) in the Atlantic Ocean, More

U.S. Navy Damage Controlman 1st Class Justin Peterson, from McPherson, Kansas, waves flags to simulate a fire to a hose team during crash and salvage training aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (D More

181020-N-FK318-0159 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 20, 2018) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) cuts through the Pacific Ocean. Spruance is currently underway conducting routine opera More

181021-N-GC639-1003 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 21, 2018) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) approaches the Military Sealift Command (MSC) fleet replenishment oiler USNS Guadalupe ( More

181022-N-GC639-1018 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 22, 2018) Damage Controlman 2nd Class Marion Roque, from San Diego, teaches Sailors about a valve control station during damage control training aboard the Arleigh Burke More

181023-N-GC639-1117 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 23, 2018) Sailors maintain positive control of a MK-46 Mod 5A(S) torpedo as Sonar Technician (Surface) 3rd Class Jacob Crowe, from Church Hill, Tennessee, places an air s More

181025-N-GC639-1088 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 25, 2018) Gunner’s Mate Seaman Dylan King, right, from Bentonville, Arkansas, operates the remote operation console (ROC) of a Mark 38 25 mm machine gun system while rece More

181026-N-GC639-1076 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2018) Sonar Technician (Surface) 3rd Class Richard Martin, from Augusta, Georgia, stands watch as a phone talker on the fo’c’sle of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-mis More

181028-N-GC639-1119 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2018) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) breaks away from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) followin More

181031-N-GC639-1007 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 31, 2018) Ens. Helen Robertson, from Pelham, New York, completes a maneuvering board solution while standing watch as the junior officer of the deck (JOOD) in the pilot h More

181031-N-ER806-1007 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 31, 2018) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Jonathan Plank, right, reenlists aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53). Mobile Bay is underway co More

181101-N-FK318-0149 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2018) Chief Boatswain’s Mate Charles Shatto, from Grangville, Idaho, pipes off Cmdr. John Halttunen, the former commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided mi More