PACIFIC OCEAN (May 13, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) rehearse visit, board, search and seizure operations on one of Milius's seven-meter rigid-hull inflatable boats. Milius is assigned to Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th fleet's principal surface force. Milius 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 photograph by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James S. Hong)