TARANTO, Italy — (May 5, 2026) Cmdr. Michael Schenk, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) greets Italian navy Rear Adm. Andrea Ventura, commanding officer of Second Naval Division, Italian Maritime Forces during a visit in port, May 6, 2026. Gonzalez is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to support the war fighting effectiveness, lethality and readiness of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and defend U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mark Peña)
| Date Taken: | 05.05.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.08.2026 03:46 |
| Photo ID: | 9671200 |
| VIRIN: | 260505-N-AY869-1025 |
| Resolution: | 4787x3191 |
| Size: | 2.42 MB |
| Location: | U.S. 6TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY |
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