MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 3, 2022) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) handle line during a simulated replenishment-at-sea with the Spanish Meteoro-class offshore patrol vessel ESPS Meteoro (P41), Feb. 3, 2022. The Bainbridge is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security, and defend U.S., allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Suarez)