CORAL SEA (June 28, 2021) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) sails alongside the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Takanami-class destroyer JS Makinami (DD 112) in the Coral Sea. Rafael Peralta is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest forward-deployed DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo illustration by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Daniel Serianni)