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AT SEA (May, 8, 2025) - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110), left, and the Sejong the Great-class destroyer ROKS Yulgok Yi-I (DDG-992), right, sail together during Maritime Counter Special Operations Exercise (MCSOFEX) May, 8, 2025. MCSOFEX is a high-profile exercise focused on readiness and shaping the maritime domain to achieve both U.S. and the Republic of Korea cooperation objectives. William P. Lawrence is 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 Naval Aircrewman Tactical Helicopter 3rd Class Seth Evans)