ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 16, 2012) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) follows the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)