SKAGERRAK STRAIT (April 17, 2024) Ensign Jason Barrett stands watch on the bridge aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) as the ship transits the Skagerrak Strait, April 17, 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)