ENGLISH CHANNEL (March 1, 2024) Cmdr. Corry Lougee, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117), talks to his crew on the bridge as the ship passes through the Dover Straits, March 1, 2024. 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 2nd Class Jahlena Riveraroyer)