251219-N-WN039-1095 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Dec. 19, 2025) Families of U.S. Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123) wave and cheer after the ship’s return to its homeport of Naval Base San Diego following operations in the U.S. 3rd, 5th and 7th Fleets, Dec. 19, 2025. An integral part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy's role across the full spectrum of military operations. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation and overflight, the rule of law and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lordin Kelly)
| Date Taken: | 12.19.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 12.19.2025 19:20 |
| Photo ID: | 9455467 |
| VIRIN: | 251219-N-WN039-1095 |
| Resolution: | 5169x3439 |
| Size: | 2.93 MB |
| Location: | SAN DIEGO, US |
| Web Views: | 8 |
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