MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Aug. 6, 2022) Ens. Jack Boro, junior officer of the deck of the Freedom-class littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11), stands watch while transiting the Mediterranean Sea. Sioux City is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet, to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nicholas A. Russell)