170317-N-DZ075-0480 DONGHAE, Republic of Korea (March 16, 2017) Rear Adm. Jeong-seob Kwon, commander of Maritime Battle Group 1, speaks with Cmdr. Douglas Pegher, right, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63), as they discuss their partnership during the upcoming Foal Eagle 17 exercise. Stethem is on patrol in the Yellow Sea supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan Harper/Released)