220904-N-DE439-1041 IRISH SEA (Sept. 4, 2022) Toby Stewart, ground crew, prepares a VBAT unmanned aerial system aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) during routine operations in the Irish Sea, Sept. 4, 2022. Arleigh Burke is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. DDG 51,USS Arleigh Burke,VBAT,crest,test flight,unmanned aerial system,

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