GULF OF THAILAND (April 24, 2024) Cmdr. Michael McInerney, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59), right, and Cmdr. Kailey Snyder, Russell's executive officer, chart a course on the bridge as the ship transits into Laem Chabang, Thailand, April 24, 2024. Russell is in Thailand for a scheduled port visit, supporting operational readiness and regional alliances. Russell is assigned to Carrier Strike Group 9 and currently conducting routine operations in U.S. 7th Fleet in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John A. Miller)