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    Rafael Peralta Sails in Formation [Image 5 of 9]

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    The image shows the deck and superstructure of a large naval warship, likely a US Navy destroyer or cruiser, underway on open blue ocean. In the background, three additional naval vessels are visible on the horizon in a formation pattern. The weather is clear with scattered clouds and calm sea conditions.

    AT SEA

    03.16.2021

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Aron Montano 

    Commander, Destroyer Squadron 15

    210316-N-VD554-0184 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 16, 2021) – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), USS Benfold (DDG 65), and Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) sail in formation with the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115). Rafael Peralta is assigned to Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Aron Montano)

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    Date Taken: 03.16.2021
    Date Posted: 03.16.2021 21:42
    Photo ID: 6559323
    VIRIN: 210316-N-VD554-0184
    Resolution: 4995x3568
    Size: 788.9 KB
    Location: AT SEA
    Web Views: 35
    Downloads: 13

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    A naval formation photographed from the bow of a warship, showing the forward deck with anchor equipment and a gun mount in the foreground. Three additional naval vessels are visible in the distance across open blue ocean water. The scene depicts a multi-ship naval operation or transit in what appears to be a tropical or subtropical ocean environment.
    A U.S. Navy warship, appearing to be an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, is firing its forward 5-inch (127mm) Mk 45 naval gun, with a large plume of white gun smoke dispersing to the starboard side. The ship is underway in open blue ocean under clear skies. At least two other naval vessels are visible in the background at distance.
    A person is photographing or filming an event occurring on the open ocean surface, where a visible water splash or disturbance can be seen in the mid-distance. A small dark object is visible in the sky above the splash, suggesting a projectile or ordnance impact. The setting appears to be from the deck of a vessel at sea under clear blue skies.
    Two naval warships are underway in open ocean under hazy atmospheric conditions. Both vessels appear to be Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers of the United States Navy, sailing in formation on moderately choppy seas. The ships are proceeding on a roughly parallel course with the foreground vessel slightly ahead and to port of the second.
    The image shows the deck and superstructure of a large naval warship, likely a US Navy destroyer or cruiser, underway on open blue ocean. In the background, three additional naval vessels are visible on the horizon in a formation pattern. The weather is clear with scattered clouds and calm sea conditions.
    Two U.S. Navy warships are underway in open ocean, appearing to be Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers sailing in close formation or conducting a parallel transit. The vessels are photographed from a distance, showing their port or starboard profiles against a hazy blue-gray sky and deep blue sea. The image appears to document a naval exercise, patrol, or formation sailing operation.
    A naval scene photographed from the deck of a warship, with large military binoculars or a bearing sight in the foreground in sharp silhouette. In the background, at least two naval vessels are visible on the open ocean under clear blue skies. The composition uses the optical instrument as a framing device to draw attention to the distant ships.
    Three military personnel in navy blue uniforms are standing on the deck of a naval vessel, scanning the open ocean using binoculars. Two individuals wear tan/khaki caps while one wears a dark cap, and at least one person is wearing a blue face mask. A navigational or optical instrument is mounted on the deck railing in the center of the frame.
    A large gray naval warship is underway at sea, photographed from its stern or aft deck looking back along the port side. The ship is cutting through deep blue open ocean water, leaving a prominent white wake trailing behind. The sky is mostly clear with scattered white clouds on the horizon.

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    DESRON 15
    Pacific Fleet
    Ship Formation
    U.S. 7th Fleet
    Navigation
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