190917-N-KH151-0040 NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Sept. 17, 2019) Vice Adm. Richard Brown, commander of Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, addresses Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) at Naval Station Rota, Spain, during an all-hands call. While in the region, Brown discussed efforts to build combat ready ships and battle-minded crew while preparing for the high-end fight. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eduardo Otero/Released)