MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 31, 2021) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) approaches the Supply-class fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) during a replenishment-at-sea, Dec. 19, 2021. Ross, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its 12th patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to maintain maritime security, and defend U.S., allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Theoplis Stewart II)