160725-N-GK781-093 GULF OF ADEN (July 25, 2016) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) escorts a stricken dhow while Sailors of the visit, board, search and seizure team secure the vessel. Mason, deployed as part of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group, is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 5th Fleet area of operations. ( Navy photo by Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Richard Nelson)

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