210615-N-RG587-1012 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (June 15, 2021) Capt. Michael Desmond, commanding officer of guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72), observes maritime traffic during a Strait of Hormuz transit, June 15. Vella Gulf is operating with the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group while deployed to the 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations and providing airpower to protect and coalition forces as they conduct drawdown operations from Afghanistan.

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