USS Howard Escorts USS America, UK's Fort Rosalie

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

10.11.2017

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Preston 

Carrier Strike Group 11

171012-N-AX638-0020 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 11, 2017) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) escorts the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and the British Royal Fleet Auxiliary fleet replenishment ship Fort Rosalie (A385) through the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait. Howard is deployed in the 5th Fleet area of operations conducting maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners, preserving freedom of navigation and maintaining the free flow of commerce. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tyler Preston/Released)

• Date Taken: 10.11.2017
• Date Posted: 10.14.2017 13:47
• Photo ID: 3861695
• VIRIN: 171012-N-AX638-0020
• Resolution: 4582x3273
• Size: 1.38 MB
• Location: U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY