Cmdr. Wilson Marks, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87), bottom center, and sailors render passing honors to the guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56) on Oct. 12, 2013. The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), top right, guards the formation. Mason is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rob Aylward)