SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 13, 2021) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd (DDG 100) transits the South China Sea, July 13, 2021. Kidd is deployed supporting Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kaylianna Genier)