USS Howard (DDG 83)

The guided missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) is shown underway in the Pacific Ocean prior to an underway replenishment. Howard is part of the USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Carrier Strike Group (CSG) and is on a regularly scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Mark J. Rebilas (RELEASED)

USS Howard (DDG 83)

The guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) transits the Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Shawn J. Stewart/Released)

USS Howard (DDG 83)

The guided missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) makes her approach alongside the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) to perform a Replenishment at Sea (RAS). Stennis and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) are currently at sea participating in the Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX). (Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Mark J. Rebilas)

USS Howard (DDG 83)

The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) steams through the Pacific Ocean during a simulated straights transit and small boat attack drill. The Ronald Reagan Strike Group is conducting composite training unit exercise to prepare for an upcoming deployment. (Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kathleen Gorby)

USS Howard (DDG 83)

Guided missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG-83) prepares to come along side the Military Sealift Command (MSC) fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE-7) for a scheduled replenishment at sea (RAS). Howard and Rainier are currently participating in a scheduled deployment with the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group (CSG). (Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Richard R. Waite)