NORFOLK, Va. - The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike) deploys from Naval Station Norfolk, Oct. 14, 2023. The Ike Carrier Strike Group will conduct a regularly scheduled deployment to the U.S. European Command area of responsibility in support of enhanced vigilance activities and operations with NATO Allies and partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Anderson W. Branch)

NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. - (October 13, 2023) Sailors stationed aboard the USS Mason (DDG 87) prepare the ship to get underway, Oct. 13, 2023. The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer departed Naval Station Mayport for a regularly scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brandon J. Vinson)

NORFOLK, Va. - The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) departs Naval Station Norfolk for a scheduled deployment, Oct. 13, 2023. Philippine Sea is deploying as part of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan Seelbach)

MOYOCK, N.C. - Royal Canadian Navy Rear Adm. David Patchell, left, vice commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet, watches as the U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Security Response Team East conducts a helicopter fast-roping insertion demonstration. This event was part of the Tri-Party Staff Talks where flag leadership from U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area, Canadian Joint Task Force Atlantic, and U.S. Navy 2nd Fleet gathered to discuss and watch a live demonstration of U.S. Coast Guard MSRT-East capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Clay Whaley)

NORFOLK, Va. - Vice Adm. Daniel Dwyer, commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet, poses for a photo with Culinary Specialist Seaman Apprentice Samarian Lewis during a five-year anniversary celebration for U.S. 2nd Fleet, Aug. 17, 2023. U.S. 2nd Fleet employs maritime forces ready to fight across multiple domains in the Atlantic and Arctic in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Anderson W. Branch)

Sailors assigned to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) pose with Ben Wiggins, Daniel Williams, Evan Williams, and Luke Lodge (left to right) after rescuing the divers at sea off the coast of Wilmington, N.C. Porter’s assistance in rescuing the divers is an example of the U.S. Navy’s unique multi-role mission to ensuring safety at sea.