181026-N-GC639-1009 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2018) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) approaches the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in preparation for a refueling-at-sea. Spruance and John C. Stennis are currently conducting routine operations as part of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 3 in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan D. McLearnon/Released)