Operations Specialist Seaman Isaiah Olson, assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72), monitors the Bulgarian navy frigate BGS Drazki (F 41) during operations as part of Exercise Breeze. Vella Gulf, home-ported in Norfolk, Va., is conducting naval operations with partners and allies in the 6th Fleet area of responsibility in order to advance security and stability in Europe. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Edward Guttierrez III/Released) USS Vella Gulf operations 140709-N-KE519-005

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