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    Pre-Commissioning Unit Ted Stevens, USS Daniel Inouye sail together [Image 8 of 9]

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    Two gray naval warships, consistent with Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers, are sailing in formation across open blue ocean waters. The foreground vessel displays a United States flag, and both ships appear to be underway at moderate speed, leaving visible wakes. The image appears to document a naval formation exercise or transit operation.

    SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    09.17.2026

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Aaron Rolle 

    Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet           

    The Navy’s newest Flight III Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, the future USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128), sails alongside the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118) off the coast of San Diego, Sept. 17, 2026. T The historic transit mirrors the deep partnership and "brotherhood" of their namesakes, decorated World War II veterans U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens of Alaska and U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye of Hawaii, who jointly championed Pacific defense initiatives and represented the strategic maritime interests of their non-contiguous home states. Ted Stevens is the first warship to bear the late senator’s name, honoring his legacy of defense advocacy alongside his lifelong Senate colleague and close friend. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides realistic, relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy’s role across the full spectrum of military operations, from combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster response. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security in the Indo-Pacific region (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Aaron J. Rolle)

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    Date Taken: 09.17.2026
    Date Posted: 09.18.2026 22:14
    Photo ID: 9946127
    VIRIN: 260917-N-GN902-1554
    Resolution: 5239x3493
    Size: 3.18 MB
    Location: SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US

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