Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) prepare to throw an inflatable target into the water for a live fire exercise with the French navy frigate FS Surcouf (F 711). Stout is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda R. Gray/Released)