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USS Rafaeal Peralta Transits South China Sea March 19, 2024 March 4, 2024 - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafaeal Peralta (DDG 115) transits the South China Sea with fellow ships of the Carrier Strike Group Nine that includes flagship aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Carrier Strike Group Nine is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations that operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific ... providing the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy’s role across the full spectrum of military operations ... from combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. U.S. 7th Fleet works together with our allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. Image created by USA Patriotism! from U.S. Navy photo by MC Aaron Haro. U.S. Navy Gifts | U.S. Navy | U.S. Department of Defense Americans | I Am An American! | We The People | America's Destiny | Give Thanks | Love and Pride of USA | National Will God and Country | One Nation Under God | America's Symbol | Old Glory | Hooray USA! | America, My Home! Our Valiant Troops | I Am The One | Answering The Call | Brave Young | Brave Blue | Our Heroes, America's Best Veterans | Citizens Like Us | Vietnam War Veterans | Spouses Serve Too Honoring The Fallen | Don't Weep For Me | Remember The Fallen | Tears For Your Fallen | Our Wounded |