180406-N-XC372-1142 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 6, 2018) The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) leads the Republic of Singapore navy Victory-class corvette RSS Valiant (PGG 91), the Formidable-class frigate RSS Supreme (FFG 73) and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102). Theodore Roosevelt is underway for a regularly scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Anthony J. Rivera/Released)