190927-N-RJ834-0063 STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR (Sept. 27, 2019) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Tyler Shiplet mans a .50-caliber machine gun as the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) transits the Strait of Gibraltar. Lassen is operating in support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interest. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tamara Vaughn/Released)