181203-N-PI330-019 NORFOLK (Dec. 3, 2018) Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class David Cook, left, from Jackson, S.C., and Fire Controlman 2nd Class William Thornton, from Chico, Calif., load ordnance onto an elevator on the forecastle aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72). Vella Gulf is in port during the basic phase of the optimized fleet response plan (OFRP). (U.S. Navy photo taken by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andrew Waters/Released)