150216-N-RB546-173 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 16, 2015) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class William Townsend gives anchor shot signals aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57). Mitscher is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Anthony R. Martinez/Released)