181116-N-FK318-0053 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 16, 2018) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106), front, prepares to approach the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), left, and the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53). Stockdale is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Abigayle Lutz/Released)