WHITE BEACH NAVAL FACILITY, Okinawa (March 1, 2024) Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 3rd Class Patrick Velez from Middletown, Maryland, and Fire Controlman 2nd Class Bernard Geisler, from Jacksonville, Florida, both assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76), stand guard during a final battle problem drill pierside at White Beach Naval Facility in Okinawa, Japan, March 1, 2024. Higgins is forward deployed and assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Hannah Fry)