Vella Gulf Conducts Operations in the Arabian Gulf

200409-N-PI330-0089 ARABIAN GULF (Apr. 9, 2020) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Jason Foster evenly spreads nonskid onto a maintenance platform for a close-in weapons system aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) on April 9, 2020. Vella Gulf 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 Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and the three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Waters/Released)