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Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class David Roussey embraces his wife, Ariana Roussey, during a homecoming celebration for Assault Craft Unit One (ACU-1). ACU-1 returned after an eight-month Western Pacific deployment, after successfully embarking and deploying an agile ready fighting force of Marines as part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Zachary Bell/Released)

141212-N-MB306-326 SAN DIEGO (Dec. 12, 2014) The Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) returns to Naval Base San Diego from its final deployment to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility. Vandegrift participated in Operation Martillo, a U.S., European and Western Hemisphere partner-nation effort targeting illicit trafficking routes in coastal waters by Central America. Vandegrift is scheduled to be decommissioned in January 2015. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Bell/Released)

SAN DIEGO (July 23, 2015) Friends, family and crew members of the guided missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) stand on the ship's missile deck during the 2015 Friends and Family Day Cruise. (Photo By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Bell)

140512-N-MB306-078 SAN DIEGO (May 12, 2014) - Congresswoman Kay Granger (R-Texas) speaks with members of LCS Crew 103 aboard the littoral combat ship USS Forth Worth (LCS 3) during a visit to the ship at Naval Base San Diego. Granger was the ship’s sponsor when it was commissioned Sept. 22, 2012 in Galveston, Texas. In addition to the ship, she also visited the LCS Training Facility also located at Naval Base San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Bell/Released)

140725-N-MB306-067 SAN DIEGO (July 25, 2014) Cmdr. Hank Kim receives his end of tour, Meritorious Service Medal duringLittoral Combat Ship Crew 104’s change of command aboard USS Fort Worth (LCS 3), July 25. During the ceremony Cmdr. Hank Kim was relieved by Cmdr. Kendall Bridgewater as LCS Crew 104’s commanding officer. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Zachary Bell/Released)

140512-N-MB306-056 SAN DIEGO (May 12, 2014) - Congresswoman Kay Granger (R-Texas) speaks with members of LCS Crew 103 aboard the littoral combat ship USS Forth Worth (LCS 3) during a visit to the ship at Naval Base San Diego. Granger was the ship’s sponsor when it was commissioned Sept. 22, 2012 in Galveston, Texas. In addition to the ship, she also visited the LCS Training Facility also located at Naval Base San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Bell/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (August 4, 2014) Members of the Navy Band Southwest preform during a change of command ceremony at Naval Base San Diego. During the ceremony Capt. Paul H. Hogue Jr. relieved Capt. H. Thomas Workman as commander, Destroyer Squadron Two Three. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Bell)

SAN DIEGO (Aug. 12, 2014) Sailors adjust their sailboat competing in a sailing competition during the Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacifid Fleet Surface Line Week. More than 40 commands will participate in professional and athletic events until Aug. 15, and will conclude with a picnic and awards ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Bell/Released)

MB306 in Australia in November 2012.

SAN DIEGO (July 24, 2015) Capt. Michael P. Doran (left), outgoing commanding officer, shakes hands with Capt. Rome Ruiz (right), incoming commanding officer, during a change of command cereony on board the guided missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71). Cape St. George returned to San Diego jan. 16 from a seven-month independent deployment to the Western Pacific Ocean. (Photo By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Bell)

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (May. 9, 2014) Operations Specialist Petty Officer 2nd Class Anthony Fischer embraces his wife Michelle and daughter Serenity, moments before he embarks with the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Vandegrift (FFG 48), on a deployment to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility. The crew of Vandegrift will play an integral part in the counter-transnational organized crime (C-TOC) mission Operation Martillo (Spanish for "hammer"). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Bell/Released)

SAN DIEGO (Aug. 19, 2015) Machinist's Mate Fireman Eric Jobe, left, and Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Matthew Rodriguez assigned to South West Regional Maintenance Center (Valve Shop) inspect a valve for watertight integrity during the Surface Line Week (SLW) valve packing competition. SLW is a week-long competition that features a series of activities dedicated to friendly competition n a variety of professional and athletic events. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Bell/Released)

SAN DIEGO (May 9, 2014) The Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Vandegrift (FFG 48), departs San Diego for a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 4th fleet area of responsibility. The crew of Vandegrift will play an integral part in the counter-transnational organized crime (C-TOC) mission Operation Martillo (Spanish for "hammer"). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Bell/Released)

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (May. 9, 2014) Cryptologic Technicians (Technical) Petty Officer 3rd Class Chris Scott and his wife Francesca feed their daughter Lilliana, moments before he embarks with the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Vandegrift (FFG 48), on a deployment to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility. The crew of Vandegrift will play an integral part in the counter-transnational organized crime (C-TOC) mission Operation Martillo (Spanish for "hammer"). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Bell/Released)

SAN DIEGO (May 22, 2015) California Highway Patrol Sargent Jim Mcnamara speaks to Sailors about the importance of motorcycle safety during a motorcycle safety stand down May 22, at Naval Base San Diego. The course was held to refresh riders on the importance of proper safety while operating a motor bike and included exercises that focused on overall safety techniques as well as tips for driving in San Diego. (Photo By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Bell)

140512-N-MB306-031 SAN DIEGO (May 12, 2014) - Congresswoman Kay Granger (R-Texas) joins members of LCS Crew 103 for lunch aboard the littoral combat ship USS Forth Worth (LCS 3) during a visit to the ship at Naval Base San Diego. Granger was the ship’s sponsor when it was commissioned Sept. 22, 2012 in Galveston, Texas. In addition to the ship, she also visited the LCS Training Facility also located at Naval Base San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Bell/Released)

SAN DIEGO (July 24, 2015) Capt. Michael P. Doran address friends, family and shipmates during a change of command ceremony on board the guided missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71). During the cermeony Capt. Rome Ruiz relieved Doran as commanding officer. Cape St. George returned to San Diego Jan. 16 from a seven-month independent deployment to the Western Pacific Ocean. (Photo By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Bell)

Freinds and family members wave goodbye to the guided missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) departs on a scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific and Indian Oceans. The ship and crew of more than 300 Sailors, assigned to Destroyer Squadron Two One (DESRON) 21, will conduct presence operations and goodwill activities with partner nations. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Bell)

SAN DIEGO (Aug. 12, 2014) Sailors and civilians compete in a sailing competition during the Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacifid Fleet Surface Line Week. More than 40 commands will participate in professional and athletic events until Aug. 15, and will conclude with a picnic and awards ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Bell/Released)

SAN DIEGO (July 23, 2015) Cmdr. Walter Mainor, commanding officer, speaks to friends and family members of Sailors assigned to the guided missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) during the ship's 2015 Friends and Family Day Cruise. (Photo By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Bell)

SAN DIEGO (July 24, 2015) Capt. Rome Ruiz address friends, family and shipmates during the change of command ceremony on board the guided missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71). During the ceremony Ruiz relieved Capt. Michael P. Doran as commanding officer. Cape St. George returned to San Diego Jan. 16 from a seven-month independent deployment to the Western Pacific Ocean. (Photo By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Bell)

SAN DIEGO (July 24, 2015) Capt. Michael P. Doran address friends, family and shipmates during a change of command ceremony on board the guided missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71). During the cermeony Capt. Rome Ruiz relieved Doran as commanding officer. Cape St. George returned to San Diego Jan. 16 from a seven-month independent deployment to the Western Pacific Ocean. (Photo By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Bell)

140512-N-MB306-048 SAN DIEGO (May 12, 2014) - Congresswoman Kay Granger (R-Texas) joins members of LCS Crew 103 for lunch aboard the littoral combat ship USS Forth Worth (LCS 3) during a visit to the ship at Naval Base San Diego. Granger was the ship’s sponsor when it was commissioned Sept. 22, 2012 in Galveston, Texas. In addition to the ship, she also visited the LCS Training Facility also located at Naval Base San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Bell/Released)

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Children wave goodbye to Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102), who depart for an independent deployment to the Western Pacific. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Bell)

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (May. 9, 2014) Ensign Issac Teichgrab kisses his wife Sydney, before he boards the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) to embark on a deployment to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility. The crew of Vandegrift will play an integral part in the counter-transnational organized crime (C-TOC) mission Operation Martillo (Spanish for "hammer"). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Bell/Released)

150331-N-MB306-232 SAN DIEGO (March 31, 2015) Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group Three, Rear Admiral Fernandez L. Ponds speaks during the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) decommissioning ceremony. Peleliu will be towed from San Diego to Hawaii to join the reserve fleet. The ship will be placed in an inactive reserve status and moored alongside the class's namesake USS Tarawa (LHA 1) at Pearl Harbor. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Bell/Released)

SAN DIEGO (June 16, 2015) Sailors stand at attention during a change of command ceremony on board the guided missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102). During the ceremony, Cmdr. Patrick H. O’Mahoney relieved Cmdr. Steven M. Foley as commanding office. Sampson and crew recently returned from a 212-day independent deployment to the Western Pacific. (Photo By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Bell/Released)

SAN DIEGO (Aug. 12, 2014) Information systems technician 2nd Class Ivan Franco and Information systems technician 2nd Class Michael Cadizadjust their sailboat while competing in a sailing competition during the Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Surface Line Week. More than 40 commands will participate in professional and athletic events until Aug. 15, and will conclude with a picnic and awards ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Bell/Released)

SAN DIEGO (July 23, 2015) Friends and family members of Sailors assigned to the guided missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) gather on the ship's flight deck during the ship's 2015 Friends and Family Day Cruise. (Photo By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Bell)

SAN DIEGO (May 28, 2015) Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) departs Naval Base San Diego bound for Yokosuka, Japan to join the forward-deployed naval forces in the Western Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Bell/Released)

The guided missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) departs on a scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific and Indian Oceans. The ship and crew of more than 300 Sailors, assigned to Destroyer Squadron Two One (DESRON) 21, will conduct presence operations and goodwill activities with partner nations. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Bell)

140725-N-MB306-089 SAN DIEGO (July 25, 2014) Cmdr. Kendal Bridgewater receives his Command-At-Sea pin during Littoral Combat Ship Crew 104’s change of command aboard USS Fort Worth (LCS 3), July 25. During the ceremony Cmdr. Hank Kim was relieved by Cmdr. Kendall Bridgewater as LCS Crew 104’s commanding officer. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Zachary Bell/Released)

140424-N-MB306-033 SAN DIEGO (April 24, 2014)

Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Garrett Renner, holds his son, Nathaniel Renner, and daughter, Lauren Renner, during a homecoming celebration for Assault Craft Unit One (ACU-1). ACU-1 returned after an eight-month Western Pacific deployment, after successfully embarking and deploying an agile ready fighting force of Marines as part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Zachary Bell/Released)

The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) returns to San Diego, Oct. 20 from an independent deployment to the Western Pacific Ocean. Deployed since March, the ship and crew of more than 300 Sailors, assigned to Destroyer Squadron Two One (DESRON) 21, conducted various presence operations and goodwill activities with partner nations. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Bell)