IONIAN SEA (June 27, 2022) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) lower a weather buoy into the Ionian Sea, June 27, 2022. Bainbridge is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. 6th Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Elexia Morelos)