MEDITERRANEAN SEA (DEC. 13, 2023) Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) 3rd Class Jason Bird, from Lancaster, North Carolina, left, and Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Justin Boulware, from Water Valley, Texas, wait to receive orders during a general quarters (GQ) drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) in the Mediterranean Sea, Dec. 13, 2023. GQ drills prepare Sailors to be at the highest state of readiness in the event of an emergency. Laboon 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 3rd Class Alice Husted)