MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Aug 21, 2023) Cmdr. Timothy Yuhas, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61), salutes the Cypriot navy patrol vessel Alasia (A620), Aug 21, 2023, in the Mediterranean Sea. Ramage is part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group and is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by the U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Adriones Johnson)