USS Barry transits the Taiwan Strait From U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs Posted October 14, 2020

 

TAIWAN STRAIT (Oct. 14, 2020) The Arleigh-Burke class guided missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) conducts routine operations in the Indo-Pacific region. U.S. Navy cruisers and destroyers fulfill critical roles to forward-deployed naval forces, carrier strike groups, and regional partners and allies in supporting the security and the right of all nations to trade, to communicate, and to choose their destiny in a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Molly M. Crawford/Released) (View on Flickr)

USS Barry (DDG 52) transits waters of the Taiwan Strait, Oct. 14 (U.S. Navy/MCSN Molly M. Crawford)

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii - The Arleigh-Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) conducted a routine Taiwan Strait transit Oct. 14 (local time) in accordance with international law.

The ship's transit through the Taiwan Strait demonstrates the U.S. commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.

The U.S. Navy will continue to fly, sail and operate anywhere international law allows.

Lt.j.g. Benjamin Pershall scans the horizon while standing watch aboard USS Barry (DDG 52). (U.S. Navy/MCSN Molly M. Crawford)

Operations Specialist 1st Class Jose Gonzalez looks for contacts on the Automated Information System (AIS) laptop while standing watch aboard USS Barry (DDG 52). (U.S. Navy/MCSN Molly M. Crawford)

USS Barry (DDG 52). sails through the Taiwan Strait. (U.S. Navy/MCSN Molly M. Crawford)