BAY OF BENGAL (Oct. 14, 2021) Adm. Mike Gilday, Chief of Naval Operations, salutes sideboys before departing the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a visit with members of the Indian Navy as part of MALABAR 2021, Oct. 14, 2021. MALABAR 2021 is a maritime exercise designed to improve integration, address common maritime security priorities and concerns, enhance interoperability and communication, and strengthen enduring relationships between the Royal Australian Navy, Indian Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, and U.S. maritime forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jeff D. Kempton)