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)