MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 1, 2023) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) fires its close-in weapon system in the Mediterranean Sea, May 1, 2023. Arleigh Burke 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 2nd Class Almagissel Schuring)