ROTA, Spain (Dec. 14, 2023) Cmdr. Adam Stein, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119), prepares to depart Naval Station Rota, Spain, Dec. 14, 2023. Delbert D. Black 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 2nd Class Jimmy Ivy III)