161111-N-BL607-004 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 11, 2016) The guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) commences its approach alongside the fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) in preparation for a replenishment-at-sea. Monterey, deployed as part of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group, is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class William Jenkins/Released)