20160404-N-FV739-452 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 4, 2016) – Seaman Michael Lerchen mans the helm from the bridge of guided-missile cruiser USS Port Royal (CG 73) during an independent deployer certification exercise (IDCERTEX). The IDCERTEX is designed to certify select U.S. ships as independent deployers as tasked by Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher A. Veloicaza/Released)