180309-N-FN963-0084 GUAM (March 09, 2018) Sonar Technician (Surface) 3rd Class Ariane Huddleston, right, and Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Sergey Kalashnikov haul down the National Ensign as the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) departs Guam. Sterett is on a scheduled deployment to the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as forward multi-mission asset for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Richard L.J. Gourley/Released)