MEDITERRANEAN SEA – Seaman Ernest Obengmanu tosses life vests up to the weather deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99) in preparation for an underway replenishment. Farragut is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

MEDITERRANEAN SEA - Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99) prepare to receive pallets of supplies from fleet-replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall (T-AO 189) during an underway replenishment. Farragut is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

MEDITERRANEAN SEA - Quartermaster 2nd Class Darren Maple uses a sextant on the bridge of the guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99). Farragut is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

MEDITERRANEAN SEA - Fleet-replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall (T-AO 198) sails away after an underway replenishment with the guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99). Farragut is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN –Aviation Electricians’ Mate 3rd Class Andrew Fulkroad, left, and Aviation Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Jacob Gadomski, right, both assigned to Helicopter Anti-submarine Light (HSL) Squadron 48, Det. 7, perform maintenance on an SH-60B Seahawk on the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99). Farragut is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN – Cryptologic Technician (Maintenance) 1st Class Keith Hanks, right, recites the oath of enlistment to Lt. Michael Hammond, left, during a reenlistment ceremony on the forecastle of the guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99). Farragut is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

The guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99) departed La Rochelle, France, following a four-day visit, Sept. 10.

LA ROCHELLE, France - A member of the France-Etats-Unis Group asks Chief Electronics Technician Jason Howes asks question during a tour of the guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99), while in port La Rochelle. Farragut is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

LA ROCHELLE, France - Chief Electronics Technician Jason Howes shows members of the France-Etats-Unis Group aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99) the forecastle during a tour. Farragut is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

LA ROCHELLE, France - Swedish naval officers Lt. David Wolff, left, and Lt. Karl-Magnus Persson, right, receive quarterdeck watch procedures from Operations Specialist Seaman Joshua Holmes on the guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99). Farragut is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

LA ROCHELLE, France - Ensign Samuel MacAvoy, assistant supply officer aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99), offers command memorabilia from the ship's store to members of the Hermione-LaFayette Society during their tour of the ship. Farragut is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

LA ROCHELLE, France - Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Voche Noelsaint blocks a kick during a game of soccer between Sailors from the guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99) and the La Rochelle City Employee Team. Farragut is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

LA ROCHELLE, France - Engineman Fireman Yemalin Noudegbessi steals the ball from a French player during a soccer game between Sailors from the guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99) and the La Rochelle City Employee Team. Farragut is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

LA ROCHELLE, France - Seaman Nick Tonello swings at a pitch during a softball game between Sailors from the guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99) and Les Boucaniers, the La Rochelle baseball club. Farragut is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

LA ROCHELLE, France - Yeoman 1st Class Andres Reyes, right, pitches during a softball game between Sailors from the guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99) and Les Boucaniers, the La Rochelle baseball club. Farragut is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

WILHELMSHAVEN, Germany –Cmdr. Glen Quast, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99), speaks with local media during a tour aboard the ship. Farragut is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

BALTIC SEA - Sailors from Helicopter Anti-Submarine Light Squadron (HSL) 48, Det. 7, observe the rotor on an SH-60B Seahawk during a maintenance check aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99). Farragut is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

TALLINN, Estonia – Electronics Technician 3rd Class Marcus Gilead lowers the national ensign aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99) as the ship departs Tallinn. Farragut is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

TALLINN, Estonia – Electronics Technician 2nd Class Michael Loftus removes a mooring line on the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99) during a sea and anchor detail as the ship departs Tallinn. Farragut is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

TALLINN, Estonia – Andrus Ansip, Prime Minister of Estonia, receives honors from sideboys as he arrives aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99). Farragut is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

MEDITERRANEAN SEA – Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Andrew Fulkroad performs a preflight inspection on an SH-60B Seahawk of Helicopter Anti-submarine Light Squadron (HSL 48), aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99). Farragut is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

MEDITERRANEAN SEA - Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Cedric Taylor observes as an SH-60B Seahawk from Helicopter Anti-submarine Light Squadron (HSL 48) removes cargo from the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99) during a vertical replenishment. Farragut is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

MEDITERRANEAN SEA - Seaman Francisco Carlos, a rescue swimmer assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99), swims toward a simulated casualty during a man overboard drill. Farragut is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.