151111-N-UF697-017 WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (Nov. 11, 2015) The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) transits waters south of Japan during a routine patrol. Stethem is on patrol in the 7th Fleet area of operation in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kevin V. Cunningham/Released)