160508-N-XX566-005 SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 8, 2016) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) conduct small boat operations. Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia Pacific, Mobile Bay is operating as part of the John C. Stennis Strike Group and Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andre T. Richard/Released)