170907-N-WM647-0002 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 7, 2017) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) transits the Arabian Gulf. Princeton is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations conducting maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners, preserve freedom of navigation and maintain the free flow of commerce. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Elesia K. Patten/Released)