USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) PAX Transfer

DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory (April 18, 2025) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) prepare to lower a ridged-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) over the side of the ship during a personnel transfer off the coast of U.S. Navy Support Facility (NSF) Diego Garcia, April 18. Ralph Johnson is forward deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Hannah Fry)