170630-N-OW182-016 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 30, 2017) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) transits Pacific Ocean. Howard is deployed to the U.S. 7th fleet area of operations. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific routinely for more than 70 years promoting regional peace and security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob M. Milham/Released)