USS McInerney (FFG 8)

The guided-missile frigate USS McInerney (FFG 8), with a MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned aerial vehicle on its flight deck, cruises in formation with a rigid-hull inflatable boat from the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) during joint counter-illicit trafficking operations in the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Ed Early/Released)

USS McInerney (FFG 8)

The guided-missile frigate USS McInerney (FFG 8) tows a self-propelled, semi-submersible craft seized Saturday, Sept. 13 by Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment 404. The Coast Guard law enforcement officers, embarked aboard the McInerney, seized seven tons of cocaine during a night raid about 350 miles west of Guatemala. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Justin Cooper)

USS McInerney (FFG 8)

A SH-60B from the guided missile frigate USS McInerney (FFG 8) conducts a vertical replenishment with the destroyer USS Stump (DD 978). Naval and Coast Guard Forces from six countries are participating in UNITAS 44-03 Pacific Phase. UNITAS is the premier naval exercise conducted in the Americas designed to build lasting friendships while increasing the capability of U.S. Naval Forces to operate as a multinational coalition. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Marthaellen L. Ball)

USS McInerney (FFG 8)

The guided missile frigate USS McInerney (FFG 8) is anchored in Caldera Bay, Chile, while its crew enjoys a day of liberty in town. McInerney is among 19 ships participating in Teamwork South 2003. Teamwork South is a bi-annual multi-national exercise hosted by the Chilean Navy and conducted in Chilean territorial waters to further bolster a robust relationship and mutual understanding in the region. It offers a unique opportunity to maintain a consistent training environment in the region as well as a continued multi-national commitment to hemispheric defense and coalition. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Marthaellen L. Ball)

USS McInerney (FFG 8)

The guided missile frigate USS McInerney (FFG 8) participates in a Coordinated Training Exercise for midshipmen (CORTRAMID) off the coast of Virginia. McInerney is homeported in Mayport, Fla., and participated with the guided missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) and five other surface force ships in a “pass and review.” (U.S. Navy photo by Yeoman 2nd Class Anthony J. Larkin)

USS McInerney (FFG 8)

The guided missile frigate USS McInerney (FFG 8) participates in a Coordinated Training Exercise for midshipmen (CORTRAMID) off the coast of Virginia. McInerney is homeported in Mayport, Fla., and participated with the guided missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) and five other surface force ships in a “pass and review.” (U.S. Navy photo by Yeoman 2nd Class Anthony J. Larkin)

USS Laboon (DDG 58)

Guided missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) performs maneuvers in preparation for the Neptune Warrior training course. Neptune Warrior is a course designed to increase interoperability among NATO coalition forces in a maritime combat environment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Coleman Thompson)

USS Laboon (DDG 58)

The guided missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) transits up the Delaware River for a four day St. Patrick’s Day port visit. Laboon Sailors enjoyed a Philadelphia 76’s basketball game, and visited the Liberty Bell, while hosting 60 delayed entry personnel from Navy Recruiting District (NRD) Philadelphia. The future Sailors were treated to a tour of the ship and Navy chow on the ship’s mess decks. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Journalist Dave Fitz)

USS Laboon (DDG 58)

Guided missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) pulls alongside guided missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) during maneuvering exercises in the Atlantic. Laboon and Bainbridge are both in transit to participate in the Neptune Warrior training course. The Neptune Warrior course is designed to increase interoperability among NATO coalition forces in a maritime combat environment. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Coleman Thompson

USS Laboon (DDG 58)

The guided missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) arrives for a routine port visit to the island of Crete. Laboon is on a scheduled six-month deployment in support of Standing NATO Maritime Group (SNMG) 2 and is conducting operations in support of Operation Active Endeavor. Active Endeavor operates in the Mediterranean Sea and is designed to prevent the movement of terrorists or weapons of mass destruction as well as to enhance the security of shipping in general. U.S. Navy photo by Paul Farley (Released)

USS Laboon (DDG 58)

The guided missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) arrives for a routine port visit to the island of Crete. Laboon is on a scheduled six-month deployment in support of Standing NATO Maritime Group (SNMG) 2 and is conducting operations in support of Operation Active Endeavor. Active Endeavor operates in the Mediterranean Sea and is designed to prevent the movement of terrorists or weapons of mass destruction as well as to enhance the security of shipping in general. U.S. Navy photo by Paul Farley (Released)

USS Laboon (DDG 58)

The guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) arrives at pier 6 at Naval Station Norfolk, Va. after a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 6th and 5th Fleet areas of responsibility supporting Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG 2). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Julie R. Matyascik/Released)

USS Laboon (DDG 58)

The guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) pulls alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a refueling-at-sea. Carl Vinson is taking part in Southern Seas 2010 as part of a scheduled homeport shift from Norfolk to San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Barker/Released)

USS Laboon (DDG 58)

The guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) arrives for a routine port visit. Laboon is on a scheduled six-month deployment as part of Standing Naval Maritime Group 1 supporting Operation Active Endeavour, a NATO anti-terrorism operation in the Mediterranean Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Paul Farley/Released)

USS Laboon (DDG 58)

The guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) arrives at Naval Station Norfolk after completing a six-month deployment. Laboon deployed as part of a Standing Naval Maritime Group, a multi-national maritime force that trains and operates together and is available to NATO. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Josue L. Escobosa/Released)

HMAS Childers (ACPB 93)

HMAS Childers arriving at Station Pier, Melbourne for the 125th Anniversary of the arrival of Her Majesty's Victoria Ships in Melbourne which occured on 25th June 1884. (Photo: Australia DoD)

HMAS Childers (ACPB 93)

HMAS Childers arriving at Station Pier, Melbourne for the 125th Anniversary of the arrival of Her Majesty's Victoria Ships in Melbourne which occured on 25th June 1884. (Photo: Australia DoD)