SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 16, 2021) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) conducts a bilateral exercise with Japan Maritime Self-Defense ships. Milius is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy�s largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet�s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice RuKiyah Mack)