160518-N-EH218-139 SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 18, 2016) – Rear Adm. Marcus Hitchcock, commander, John C. Stennis Strike Group, speaks with central control station watch standers aboard guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53). 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 2nd Class Ryan J. Batchelder/Released)