SEA OF JAPAN (July 17, 2023) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) transits the Sea of Japan, July 17, 2023. Ralph Johnson is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest forward-deployed DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Samantha Oblander)