Before deploying to operational theaters around the world, Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers (DDGs) undergo an intensive training and certification process to ensure the ship and crew are fully mission-ready.

These warships, known for their versatility, advanced combat systems, and powerful weapons must demonstrate proficiency across a wide range of warfare areas, including surface, air, subsurface, and ballistic missile defense.

Here is the mighty USS Bulkeley taking on some intensive combat-focused training in bristol fashion.