MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 31, 2023) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) transits the Mediterranean Sea, Dec. 31, 2023. The U.S. maintains forward deployed, ready, and postured forces to deter aggression and support security and stability around the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nolan Pennington)