MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 28, 2020) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) and the Turkish navy Salih Reis-class frigate TCG Kemalreis (F-247) transit the Mediterranean Sea, July 28, 2020. Vella Gulf is operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S.national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Naval Aircrewman (Tactical Helicopter) 2nd Class Jordan Antrican)