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Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) render honors to the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76)

Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) rende...

HONG KONG (Aug. 12, 2011) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) render honors to the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) as the Higgins sails into Hong Kong for a port visit. ... More

The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) conducts a refueling at sea with the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71).

The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) conducts a refueling...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 14, 2017) The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) conducts a refueling at sea with the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and Higgins are underway... More

The Royal Thai Navy frigate HTMS Bangpakong (FFG 456) is underway alongside the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76).

The Royal Thai Navy frigate HTMS Bangpakong (FFG 456) is underway alon...

GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 21, 2001) The Royal Thai Navy frigate HTMS Bangpakong (FFG 456) is underway alongside the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76). (U.S Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Alex Mabini) File# 11... More

The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) passes by the decommissioned Aircraft Carrier Museum, Ex-USS Midway as spectators look on during the San Diego Fleet Week.

The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) passes by the decomm...

San Diego (Sep. 30, 2006) The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) passes by the decommissioned Aircraft Carrier Museum, Ex-USS Midway as spectators look on during the San Diego Fleet Week Sea and Air ... More

Commander Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 11 Rear Adm. Terry Blake, talks to Sailors during an Admiral's Call aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76).

Commander Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 11 Rear Adm. Terry Blake, talks t...

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Apr. 30, 2007) Commander Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 11 Rear Adm. Terry Blake, talks to Sailors during an Admiral's Call aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76). Higgins is depl... More

Capt. F. Winton Smith, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76), spins a child while playing games at the House of Love Orphanage during a port visit.

Capt. F. Winton Smith, commanding officer of the guided-missile destro...

POHANG, Republic of Korea (Feb. 29, 2008) Capt. F. Winton Smith, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76), spins a child while playing games at the House of Love Orphanage during ... More

Damage Controlman 2nd Class Matthew Thompson, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76), hands out candy to orphans during a community relations project at the House of Love Orphanage.

Damage Controlman 2nd Class Matthew Thompson, assigned to the guided-m...

POHANG, Republic of Korea (Feb. 29, 2008) Damage Controlman 2nd Class Matthew Thompson, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76), hands out candy to orphans during a community relations pro... More

Capt. F. Winton Smith, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76), gives a ball cap to Yi Hui-Dong, director of the House of Love Orphanage, during a community relations project.

Capt. F. Winton Smith, commanding officer of the guided-missile destro...

POHANG, Republic of Korea (Feb. 29, 2008) Capt. F. Winton Smith, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76), gives a ball cap to Yi Hui-Dong, director of the House of Love Orphanage... More

The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) sails alongside the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during a replenishment-at-sea.

The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) sails alongside the ...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 12, 2008) The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) sails alongside the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during a replenishment-at-sea. Higgins is deployed with t... More

The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) steams into position for a replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift Command combat stores ship USNS Niagara Falls (T-AFS 3).

The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) steams into position...

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 20, 2008) The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) steams into position for a replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift Command combat stores ship USNS Niagara Falls (T-AFS 3).... More

An MH-47 Chinook helicopter assigned to the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) approaches the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) to conduct a fast-rope evolution.

An MH-47 Chinook helicopter assigned to the 160th Special Operations A...

ADRIATIC SEA (Sep. 21, 2009) An MH-47 Chinook helicopter assigned to the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) approaches the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) to conduct a fast-rope... More

Special operations forces descend a Jacob's ladder from an MH-47 Chinook helicopter, assigned to the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), onto the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76).

Special operations forces descend a Jacob's ladder from an MH-47 Chino...

ADRIATIC SEA (Sep. 21, 2009) Special operations forces descend a Jacob's ladder from an MH-47 Chinook helicopter, assigned to the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), onto the guided-missile d... More

Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) take on supplies during a connected replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO 195).

Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) take ...

ADRIATIC SEA (Sep. 21, 2009) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) take on supplies during a connected replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS L... More

The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) arrives for a routine port visit to Crete.

The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) arrives for a routin...

SOUDA BAY, Greece (Nov. 30, 2009) The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) arrives for a routine port visit to Crete. Higgins is on a scheduled six-month deployment in the Mediterranean Sea. (U.S. Navy... More

Cmdr. Carl W. Meuser, center, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76), directs mooring operations from the port bridge wing during arrival for a routine port visit to Crete.

Cmdr. Carl W. Meuser, center, commanding officer of the guided-missile...

SOUDA BAY, Greece (Nov. 30, 2009) Cmdr. Carl W. Meuser, center, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76), directs mooring operations from the port bridge wing during arrival for a... More

he guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) arrives for a routine port visit to Crete.

he guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) arrives for a routine...

SOUDA BAY, Greece (Nov. 30, 2009) The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) arrives for a routine port visit to Crete. Higgins is on a scheduled six-month deployment in the Mediterranean Sea. (U.S. Navy... More

he guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) arrives for a routine port visit to Crete.

he guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) arrives for a routine...

SOUDA BAY, Greece (Nov. 30, 2009) The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) arrives for a routine port visit to Crete. Higgins is on a scheduled six-month deployment in the Mediterranean Sea. (U.S. Navy... More

The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76), foreground, and Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) arrive off the coast of Haiti.

The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76), foreground, and Nim...

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (Jan. 15, 2010) The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76), foreground, and Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) arrive off the coast of Haiti. The U.S. Navy is p... More

The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76)  is underway off the coast of Haiti.

The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) is underway off the...

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (Jan. 15, 2010) The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) is underway off the coast of Haiti. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are conducting humanitarian and disaster relief o... More

ailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) transport a girl to the medical evacuation holding area at Killick Haitian Navy Coast Guard Base.

ailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer US...

KILLICK, Haiti (Jan. 19, 2010) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) transport a girl to the medical evacuation holding area at Killick Haitian Navy Coast Gua... More

USS Higgins (DDG 76) operates off the coast of Haiti.

USS Higgins (DDG 76) operates off the coast of Haiti.

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (Jan. 21, 2010) The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) operates off the coast of Haiti refueling aircraft used to deliver supplies to those affected by the earthquake. Higgins, ... More

The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) transits off the Haiti coast while participating in Operation Unified Response.

The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) transits off the Hai...

BAIE DE GRAND GOAVE, Haiti (Jan. 22, 2010) The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) transits off the Haiti coast while participating in Operation Unified Response, providing military support capabiliti... More

U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates meets with Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76).

U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates meets with Sailors aboard th...

SAN DIEGO (Aug. 12, 2010) U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates meets with Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76). Higgins recently returned from an around-the-world deployment and... More

U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates meets with crew members aboard the destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76).

U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates meets with crew members aboa...

SAN DIEGO (Aug. 12, 2010) U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates meets with crew members aboard the destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76). Higgins recently returned from an around-the-world deployment and was the f... More

The daughter of Ensign Ronald Fall operates a fire hose with the assistance of crewmembers of the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76)

The daughter of Ensign Ronald Fall operates a fire hose with the assis...

SAN DIEGO (Jan. 18, 2011) The daughter of Ensign Ronald Fall operates a fire hose with the assistance of crewmembers of the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) during a live hose demonstration. Family... More

Operations Specialist 2nd Class Fruquann Powers holds his daughter up to the binoculars at a lookout station aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76).

Operations Specialist 2nd Class Fruquann Powers holds his daughter up ...

SAN DIEGO (Jan. 18, 2011) Operations Specialist 2nd Class Fruquann Powers holds his daughter up to the binoculars at a lookout station aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76). Family and friend... More

Machinery Repairman 2nd Class Nathaniel Spencer helps the son of a fellow crewmember operate a fire hose during a live hose demonstration aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76).

Machinery Repairman 2nd Class Nathaniel Spencer helps the son of a fel...

SAN DIEGO (Jan. 18, 2011) Machinery Repairman 2nd Class Nathaniel Spencer helps the son of a fellow crewmember operate a fire hose during a live hose demonstration aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgin... More

Sailors help children operate a hose aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76).

Sailors help children operate a hose aboard the guided-missile destroy...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 18, 2011) Machinery Repairman 2nd Class Nathaniel Spencer and Damage Controlman Seaman Vincent Aguilar help the children of Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Joshua Jennings operate a hose aboar... More

Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) render honors as the Royal Thai Navy frigate HTMS Bangpakong (FFG 456) passes their ship.

Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) rende...

GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 21, 2011) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) render honors as the Royal Thai Navy frigate HTMS Bangpakong (FFG 456) passes their ship. (U.S Navy photo by Lt.... More

The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) is underway in the Arabian Gulf. Higgins is deployed with the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group

The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) is underway in the A...

ARABIAN SEA (Mar. 22, 2011) The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) is underway in the Arabian Gulf. Higgins is deployed with the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operatio... More

The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) patrols the Arabian Gulf.

The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) patrols the Arabian ...

ARABIAN GULF (May. 20, 2011) The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) patrols the Arabian Gulf. Higgins is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in t... More

The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) approaches the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) and the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) for a replenishment at sea.

The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) approaches the Milit...

ARABIAN SEA (May. 31, 2011) The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) approaches the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) and the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (... More

Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) render honors to the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) as Higgins arrives in Hong Kong.

Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) rende...

HONG KONG (Aug. 12, 2011) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) render honors to the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) as Higgins arrives in Hong Kong for a scheduled port v... More

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG-76) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise.

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG-76) ...

PEARL HARBOR (Jun. 29, 2012) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG-76) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise. Twenty-two ... More

Sailors from the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) lower the Union Jack before getting underway during Rim of the Pacific Exercise 2012.

Sailors from the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) lower t...

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR HICKAM (Jul. 10, 2012) Sailors from the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) lower the Navy Jack before getting underway during Rim of the Pacific Exercise 2012. Twenty-two nati... More

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) transits San Diego harbor. Higgins is conducting operations off the coast of San Diego.

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) ...

SAN DIEGO (Oct. 09, 2012) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) transits San Diego harbor. Higgins is conducting operations off the coast of San Diego. The U.S. Navy is reliable,... More

The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE-7).

The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) conducts a replenish...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 05, 2012) The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE-7). (U.S. Navy phot... More

Christmas lights adorn the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) while the ship is moored pier side at Naval Base San Diego.

Christmas lights adorn the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 7...

SAN DIEGO (Dec. 04, 2012) Christmas lights adorn the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) while the ship is moored pier side at Naval Base San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2... More

The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins is underway alongside the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110).

The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins is underway alongside the Arl...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 26, 2013) The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins is underway alongside the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110). Higgins is underway in the wester... More

Sailors man the rails as the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG-76) anchors in Malakal Harbor, Palau for a routine port visit

Sailors man the rails as the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG...

KOROR, Palau (Feb. 04, 2013) Sailors man the rails as the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) anchors in Malakal Harbor, Palau for a routine port visit. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Kara Lynn Yingling) ... More

Sailors man the rails as the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG-76) anchors in Malakal Harbor, Palau for a routine port visit.

Sailors man the rails as the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG...

KOROR, Palau (Feb. 04, 2013) Sailors man the rails as the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) anchors in Malakal Harbor, Palau for a routine port visit. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Kara Lynn Yingling) ... More

Sailors enjoy a conversation with the Honorable Reklai Raphael B.Ngirmang, Paramount Chief-Melekeok during a reception held aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76).

Sailors enjoy a conversation with the Honorable Reklai Raphael B.Ngirm...

KOROR, Palau (Feb. 05, 2013) Senior Chief Gas Turbine Technician Billy Bowles, Chief Fire Controlman Andrew Zalewski and Chief Operations Specialist Donald Taylor enjoy a conversation with the Honorable Reklai ... More

Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) salute the Honorable Reklai Raphael B. Ngirmang, Paramount Chief-Melekeok, boards the ship for a reception.

Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) salut...

KOROR, Palau (Feb. 05, 2013) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) salute the Honorable Reklai Raphael B. Ngirmang, Paramount Chief-Melekeok, boards the ship for a reception. (U.S. Na... More

Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) salute the Honorable Helen Reed-Rowe, U.S. Ambassador to Palau, as she boards the ship for a reception.

Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) salut...

KOROR, Palau (Feb. 05, 2013) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) salute the Honorable Helen Reed-Rowe, U.S. Ambassador to Palau, as she boards the ship for a reception. (U.S. Navy p... More

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) prepares to moor in Singapore. Higgins is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) ...

SINGAPORE (Feb. 15, 2013) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) prepares to moor in Singapore. Higgins is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo... More

Quartermaster Seaman Patrick Wilson shoots bearings as the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) transits into Singapore for a port visit.

Quartermaster Seaman Patrick Wilson shoots bearings as the guided-miss...

SINGAPORE (Feb. 15, 2013) Quartermaster Seaman Patrick Wilson shoots bearings as the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) transits into Singapore for a port visit. Higgins is part of the Nimitz Strike ... More

Cmdr. Nicole Shue, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76), speaks with Capt. Thomas Workman, commodore of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 23, aboard Higgins.

Cmdr. Nicole Shue, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer ...

ARABIAN GULF (Jun. 28, 2013) Cmdr. Nicole Shue, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76), speaks with Capt. Thomas Workman, commodore of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 23, aboard Hig... More

Chief Fire Controlman Andrew Zalewski, left, shows Sailors how to do maintenance on a surface vessel torpedo tube aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76).

Chief Fire Controlman Andrew Zalewski, left, shows Sailors how to do m...

ARABIAN GULF (Jun. 29, 2013) Chief Fire Controlman Andrew Zalewski, left, shows Sailors how to do maintenance on a surface vessel torpedo tube aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76). Higgins i... More

Lt. j.g. Elizabeth Karlins, right, teaches the functions of the SPS-73 radar to Midshipman 1st Class Nathan Lorei aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76).

Lt. j.g. Elizabeth Karlins, right, teaches the functions of the SPS-73...

ARABIAN GULF (Jun. 29, 2013) Lt. j.g. Elizabeth Karlins, right, teaches the functions of the SPS-73 radar to Midshipman 1st Class Nathan Lorei aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76). Higgins i... More

Sonar Technician 2nd Class Brennan Lukas, from Ventura, Calif., prepares to test fire a surface vessel torpedo tube launcher aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76).

Sonar Technician 2nd Class Brennan Lukas, from Ventura, Calif., prepar...

ARABIAN GULF (Jun. 29, 2013) Sonar Technician 2nd Class Brennan Lukas, from Ventura, Calif., prepares to test fire a surface vessel torpedo tube launcher aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76)... More

A search and rescue swimmer is lowered over the side of guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) during a man overboard drill.

A search and rescue swimmer is lowered over the side of guided-missile...

ARABIAN GULF (Jun. 29, 2013) A search and rescue swimmer is lowered over the side of guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) during a man overboard drill. Higgins is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of... More

Sailors test fire a surface vessel torpedo tube launcher off the port side of guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76).

Sailors test fire a surface vessel torpedo tube launcher off the port ...

ARABIAN GULF (Jun. 29, 2013) Sailors test fire a surface vessel torpedo tube launcher off the port side of guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76). Higgins is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of respon... More

Sailors shoot M-16 rifles on the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) during a live-fire event.

Sailors shoot M-16 rifles on the flight deck of the guided-missile des...

ARABIAN GULF (Jul. 01, 2013) Sailors shoot M-16 rifles on the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) during a live-fire event. Higgins is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of respons... More

Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery, left, commander of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 5, addresses officers in the wardroom of the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 87) during a visit.

Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery, left, commander of Carrier Strike Group (CS...

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Aug. 27, 2013) Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery, left, commander of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 5, addresses officers in the wardroom of the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 87) during a visit... More

Ensign Jane Baird observes surface contacts from the bridge of guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) as the ship pulls out of Fleet Activities, Yokosuka.

Ensign Jane Baird observes surface contacts from the bridge of guided-...

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sep. 02, 2013) Ensign Jane Baird observes surface contacts from the bridge of guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) as the ship pulls out of Fleet Activities, Yokosuka. Higgins is on pa... More

Sailors observe the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Takanami (DD 110) from the bridge wing of the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) as the ship pulls out of Fleet Activities, Yokosuka.

Sailors observe the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Takana...

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sep. 02, 2013) Sailors observe the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Takanami (DD 110) from the bridge wing of the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) as the ship pulls out ... More

Ensign John Haddad checks the distance of surface contacts from the bridge of the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) as the ship pulls out of Fleet Activities, Yokosuka.

Ensign John Haddad checks the distance of surface contacts from the br...

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sep. 02, 2013) Ensign John Haddad checks the distance of surface contacts from the bridge of the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) as the ship pulls out of Fleet Activities, Yokosuk... More

Lt. j.g. Travis Turner gives a tour of the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76).

Lt. j.g. Travis Turner gives a tour of the guided-missile destroyer US...

NAGOYA, Japan (Sep. 04, 2013) Lt. j.g. Travis Turner, right, strike officer aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76), gives representatives of the Aichi Provincial Cooperation Office a tour of t... More

Sailors man the rails of the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) as the ship pulls into Nagoya, Japan, for a port visit.

Sailors man the rails of the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG...

NAGOYA, Japan (Sep. 04, 2013) Sailors man the rails of the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) as the ship pulls into Nagoya, Japan, for a port visit. Higgins is on deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet ar... More

Cmdr. Nicole Shue, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76), receives flowers.

Cmdr. Nicole Shue, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer ...

NAGOYA, Japan (Sep. 04, 2013) Cmdr. Nicole Shue, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76), receives flowers from Junko Takakura, a representative of the Aichi Provincial Cooperati... More

Sailors pilot the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76).

Sailors pilot the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76).

NAGOYA, Japan (Sep. 04, 2013) Gas Turbine System Technician (Electrical) 2nd Class Martin Garabedian, left, and Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Iain Smith pilot the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DD... More

Fire Controlman 1st Class Joseph Heide, left, and Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Aliesha Lady, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76), socialize with children at the Holy Angeles Orphanage

Fire Controlman 1st Class Joseph Heide, left, and Gunner's Mate 2nd Cl...

NAGOYA, Japan (Sep. 05, 2013) Fire Controlman 1st Class Joseph Heide, left, and Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Aliesha Lady, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76), socialize with children at th... More

Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) present gifts of donated toys to the children of the Holy Angeles Orphanage during a community service event.

Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) ...

NAGOYA, Japan (Sep. 05, 2013) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) present gifts of donated toys to the children of the Holy Angeles Orphanage during a community service event. ... More

Lt. j.g. Elizabeth Karlins, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76), socializes with children at the Holy Angeles Orphanage during a community service event.

Lt. j.g. Elizabeth Karlins, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer U...

NAGOYA, Japan (Sep. 05, 2013) Lt. j.g. Elizabeth Karlins, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76), socializes with children at the Holy Angeles Orphanage during a community service event. ... More

Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Aliesha Lady, left, and Fire Controlman 1st Class Joseph Heide, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76),

Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Aliesha Lady, left, and Fire Controlman 1st Cl...

NAGOYA, Japan (Sep. 05, 2013) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Aliesha Lady, left, and Fire Controlman 1st Class Joseph Heide, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76), clean windows at the Holy Ang... More

Machinist's Mate Fireman Vance Hutchings, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76), speaks to eighth-grade students about his Navy career during a community service project.

Machinist's Mate Fireman Vance Hutchings, assigned to the guided-missi...

AGAT, Guam (Sep. 16, 2013) Machinist's Mate Fireman Vance Hutchings, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76), speaks to eighth-grade students about his Navy career during a community servi... More

Chief Gunner's Mate Norman Mingo, left, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76), coaches a Sailor on the firing line.

Chief Gunner's Mate Norman Mingo, left, assigned to the guided-missile...

SAN DIEGO (Apr. 23, 2014) Chief Gunner's Mate Norman Mingo, left, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76), coaches a Sailor on the firing line during a visit, board, search and seizure cat... More

A child receives a present from Santa Claus during his visit to Naval Medical Center San Diego.

A child receives a present from Santa Claus during his visit to Naval ...

SAN DIEGO (Dec. 24, 2014) A child receives a present from Santa Claus during his visit to Naval Medical Center San Diego. Sailors from the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) organized the visit to sp... More

Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) simulate a replenishment-at-sea with the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) while moored at Naval Station San Diego.

Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) simu...

SAN DIEGO (Jan. 30, 2015) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) simulate a replenishment-at-sea with the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) while moored at Naval Station S... More

Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) simulate a replenishment-at-sea with the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) while moored at Naval Station San Diego.

Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) simu...

SAN DIEGO (Jan. 30, 2015) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) simulate a replenishment-at-sea with the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) while moored at Naval Station S... More

Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) simulate a replenishment-at-sea with the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) while moored at Naval Station San Diego.

Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) simu...

SAN DIEGO (Jan. 30, 2015) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) simulate a replenishment-at-sea with the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) while moored at Naval Station S... More

The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) is underway conducting an independent deployer certification exercise off the coast of Southern California.

The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) is underway conducti...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 30, 2015) The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) is underway conducting an independent deployer certification exercise off the coast of Southern California. The exercise provides ... More

The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) departs for an independent deployment to the western Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean and Middle East.

The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) departs for an indep...

SAN DIEGO (Jul. 06, 2015) The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) departs for an independent deployment to the western Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean and Middle East. (U.S. Navy photo by Melissa K. Russe... More

Naval Aircrewman (Helicopters) 3rd Class Joshua Armitage, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26, Detachment 1, looks on as the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) leads a joint service formation.

Naval Aircrewman (Helicopters) 3rd Class Joshua Armitage, assigned to ...

ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 17, 2015) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopters) 3rd Class Joshua Armitage, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26, Detachment 1, looks on as the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destr... More

An MH-60 Seahawk, assigned to the Desert Hawks of Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) 26, conducts flight operations with the Arliegh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76).

An MH-60 Seahawk, assigned to the Desert Hawks of Helicopter Sea Comba...

ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 17, 2015) An MH-60 Seahawk, assigned to the Desert Hawks of Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) 26, conducts flight operations with the Arliegh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 7... More

The Arleigh Burke-Class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76), currently attached to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 55, transits through the Arabian Gulf to participate in Warfighter Training 2015.

The Arleigh Burke-Class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76),...

ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 17, 2015) The Arleigh Burke-Class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76), currently attached to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 55, transits through the Arabian Gulf to participate in Warf... More

The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) participates in a simulated strait transit during a group sail training exercise with the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group.

The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) participates in a si...

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 11, 2017) The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) participates in a simulated strait transit during a group sail training exercise with the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group.... More

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) is underway in the Pacific Ocean as part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group on a scheduled deployment to the western Pacific and Indian Oceans.

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) ...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 07, 2017) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) is underway in the Pacific Ocean as part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group on a scheduled deployment to the w... More

The Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO-187) refuels the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) during a replenishment-at-sea.

The Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kais...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 02, 2017) The Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO-187) refuels the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) and the guided-missile destroyer US... More

The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) transits the Pacific Ocean.

The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) transits the Pacific...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 02, 2017) The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) transits the Pacific Ocean. Higgins is part of the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group, which is underway conducting a composi... More

Rear Adm. Steve Koehler, commander of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, addresses the crew of the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) from the combat direction center during a routine tour of the vessel.

Rear Adm. Steve Koehler, commander of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, ad...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 05, 2017) Rear Adm. Steve Koehler, commander of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, addresses the crew of the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) from the combat direction center during ... More

Rear Adm. Steve Koehler, right, commander of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, and Cmdr. Marc Deltete, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76), examine the skin of the ship during a routine tour of the vessel.

Rear Adm. Steve Koehler, right, commander of Carrier Strike Group (CSG...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 05, 2017) Rear Adm. Steve Koehler, right, commander of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, and Cmdr. Marc Deltete, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76), examine ... More

Rear Adm. Steve Koehler, center, commander of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, prepares to dine with the crew of the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) during a routine tour of the vessel.

Rear Adm. Steve Koehler, center, commander of Carrier Strike Group (CS...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 05, 2017) Rear Adm. Steve Koehler, center, commander of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, prepares to dine with the crew of the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) during a routine tou... More

Rear Adm. Steve Koehler, right, commander of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, and Cmdr. Marc Deltete, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76), inspect an engine room during a routine tour of the vessel.

Rear Adm. Steve Koehler, right, commander of Carrier Strike Group (CSG...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 05, 2017) Rear Adm. Steve Koehler, right, commander of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, and Cmdr. Marc Deltete, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76), inspect ... More

The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) transits the Pacific Ocean during a strait transit show of force exercise.

The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) transits the Pacific...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 11, 2017) The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) transits the Pacific Ocean during a strait transit show of force exercise. Higgins is underway conducting a composite training uni... More

Sailors handle a fuel line aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) during a refueling at sea with the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71).

Sailors handle a fuel line aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Hig...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 14, 2017) Sailors handle a fuel line aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) during a refueling at sea with the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Ro... More

Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) observe the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) during a refueling at sea.

Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) ob...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 14, 2017) Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) observe the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) during a refueling at sea. Theodore Roosevelt and Higg... More

The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) prepares to pull alongside the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) to conduct a refueling at sea.

The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) prepares to pull alo...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 14, 2017) The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) prepares to pull alongside the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) to conduct a refueling at sea. Theodore Roosevelt ... More

Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Ryan Myers watches the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) during a refueling at sea from the aft sponson of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71).

Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Ryan Myers watches the guided-missile destr...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 14, 2017) Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Ryan Myers watches the guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) during a refueling at sea from the aft sponson of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore ... More

Sailors aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) arrive in Hawaii for the first port visit during its scheduled deployment.

Sailors aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgin...

PEARL HARBOR (Nov. 28, 2017) Sailors aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) arrive in Hawaii for the first port visit during its scheduled deployment. Higgins departed its home... More

Sailors aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) arrive in Hawaii for the first port visit during its scheduled deployment.

Sailors aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgin...

PEARL HARBOR (Nov. 28, 2017) Sailors aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) arrive in Hawaii for the first port visit during its scheduled deployment. Higgins departed its home... More

An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the

An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the

ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 13, 2018) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Easyriders" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 37 approaches the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DD... More

The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) transits the Arabian Gulf alongside the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76).

The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) transits the Arab...

ARABIAN GULF (Mar. 15, 2018) The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) transits the Arabian Gulf alongside the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76). Theodore Roosevelt an... More

An EA-18G Growler assigned to the

An EA-18G Growler assigned to the

ARABIAN GULF (Mar. 15, 2018) An EA-18G Growler assigned to the "Cougars" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 139 flies over the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76). The Theodore Ro... More

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) transits the Arabian Gulf alongside the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71).

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) ...

ARABIAN GULF (Mar. 15, 2018) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) transits the Arabian Gulf alongside the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt an... More

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) transits the Arabian Gulf alongside the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71).

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) ...

ARABIAN GULF (Mar. 15, 2018) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) transits the Arabian Gulf alongside the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt an... More

An FA/-18F Super Hornet assigned to the

An FA/-18F Super Hornet assigned to the

ARABIAN GULF (Mar. 15, 2018) An FA/-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Fighting Redcocks" of Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 22 lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 7... More