USS Reuben James (FFG 57)

A visit, board, search and seizure team deploys from the guided-missile frigate USS Reuben James (FFG 57) during exercise Koa Kai off the coast of the Hawaiian Islands. Koa Kai is the primary integrated training event for mid-Pacific surface combatant units. Koa Kai encompasses Hawaii-based surface, submarine and aviation assets, and other commands within the Hawaii region. (Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 2nd Class Robert Stirrup/Released)

USS Reuben James (FFG 57)

The Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Reuben James (FFG 57) conducts training exercises supporting Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010 exercises. RIMPAC is a biennial, multinational exercise designed to strengthen regional partnerships and improve interoperability. (Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy M. Starr/Released)

USS Reuben James (FFG 57)

Sailors aboard the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Reuben James (FFG 57) man the rails during the ship's return to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Reuben James has completed operations with forward-deployed naval forces, joint fisheries patrol with the U.S. Coast Guard and humanitarian relief and goodwill projects in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mark Logico/Released)

USS Reuben James (FFG 57)

The Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS Reuben James (FFG 57) passes the Battleship Missouri Memorial as it departs Naval Station Pearl Harbor as part of the Mid-Pacific Surface Combatant Operational Employment program. The program calls for nine of the 11 Hawaii-based surface combatants to focus on the Western Pacific by conducting intermediate/advanced training and regular deployments in the Western Pacific, and is designed to improve the U.S. Pacific Fleet's war fighting readiness and effectiveness. (Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 2nd Class Michael A. Lantron/Released)

USS Reuben James (FFG 57)

The Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Reuben James (FFG 57) passes the Battleship Missouri Memorial as she makes her way pier side at Naval Station Pearl Harbor. Reuben James is returning from a six-month western Pacific deployment supporting the global war on terrorism. Armed with six MK-46 torpedoes, one 76 mm MK 75 rapid-fire gun and one Phalanx close-in weapons system, frigates fulfill a protection of shipping mission as anti-submarine warfare combatants for amphibious expeditionary forces, underway replenishment groups and merchant convoys. (Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class James E. Foehl)

USS Reuben James (FFG 57)

An aerial view of the U.S. Navy guided missile frigate USS Reuben James (FFG 57). Frigates fulfill a protection of shipping (POS) mission as Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) combatants for amphibious expeditionary forces, underway replenishment groups and merchant convoys. Rueben James is a part of the USS Abraham Lincoln Battle group and is on a scheduled six-month deployment conducting combat missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Aaron Ansarov)

USS Reuben James (FFG 57)

An aerial view of the U.S. Navy guided missile frigate USS Reuben James (FFG 57). Frigates fulfill a protection of shipping (POS) mission as Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) combatants for amphibious expeditionary forces, underway replenishment groups and merchant convoys. Reuben James is a part of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Battle Group and is on a regularly scheduled deployment conducting combat missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Aaron Ansarov)