MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 4, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) fires a Mark 45 (Mod 4) 5"/62 caliber gun during a live-fire exercise, Feb. 4, 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)