180316-N-FN963-0090 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 16, 2018) Sailors prepare to release a pelican hook during a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193) aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104). 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)