USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) sailing in the Mediterranean Sea, Nov. 20. Mount Whitney, the U.S. 6th Fleet command and control flag ship, forward deployed to Gaeta, Italy, is conducting naval operations with allies and partners in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in order to advance security and stability in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Daniel Schumacher/Released)