190911-N-DV626-0126 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 11, 2019) Capt. Andrew Fitzpatrick, commanding officer of the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72), watches after launching a standard missile (SM) 2 during a missile exercise (MISLEX). MISLEXs are designed to maintain readiness, proficiency and lethality. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gian Prabhudas/Released)