171017-N-OW182-0107 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Oct. 17, 2017) Cmdr. Mike Williams, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd (DDG 100), observes operations during a strait transit. Kidd is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Milham/Released)