EAST CHINA SEA (Dec. 23, 2021) Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Kelci Westmoreland, left, a native of Saginaw, Texas, and Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Sean Liles, right, a native of Virginia Beach, Va., turn valves to maintain proper pressure for the vertical launch missile system aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90), Dec. 23, 2021. Chafee is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Omar Powell)