USS Curtis Wilbur conducts GQ drill in Pacific Ocean

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 23, 2025) - Damage Controlman 2nd Class Isiah Roberts, from Pine Hills, Florida, center, assumes the role as scene leader aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) during an integrated training team general quarters drill in the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 23. The Curtis Wilbur is underway in the Pacific Ocean conducting routine operations. The U.S. Navy conducts exercises and operations to maintain readiness, refine tactics, deter conflict, and support maritime homeland defense. The Curtis Wilbur is forward deployed and currently 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 Seaman Mark Bergado)