GDYNIA, Poland (Sept. 17, 2023) Cmdr. Joseph Phillips, executive officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117), discusses ship navigation techniques with Lt. j.g. Jasmine Nichols as the ship gets underway from Gdynia, Poland, Sept. 17, 2023. Paul Ignatius is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by the U.S. 6th Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Zac Shea)