YOKOSUKA, Japan (Dec. 16, 2021) Capt. Chase Sergeant, commander, Task Force (CTF) 71 and Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, presents the Battle Effectiveness ("E") award to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76). CTF 71/DESRON 15 is 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 2nd Class Samantha Oblander)