AT SEA (March 11, 2024) Cmdr. Joseph Phillips, executive officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117), talks to crew from the bridge as the ship passes through the Andfjorden and Toppsundet Strait, March 11, 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)