USS Rafael Peralta conducts live-fire exercise in Indian Ocean

U.S. Navy Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Eric Avon, from California, fires an M240B machine gun during a live-fire crew-served weapons exercise aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) in the Indian Ocean, April 2, 2026. Rafael Peralta 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 Ryre Arciaga)