 On June 10th, while transiting the Macassar Strait, Shipboard Lookouts aboard USS Rushmore spotted 65 distressed persons on sinking bamboo rafts waving orange and white flags. Rushmore immediately rendered assistance, brought all 65 people on board for medical attention and coordinated with local officials for the well-being of the refugees. USS Chancellorsville made history by being the first cruiser outfitted with Aegis Baseline 9, the latest version of the weapon system to enter U.S. Seventh Fleet area of operations. Chancellorsville will conduct theater security cooperation engagements and maritime security operations. USS Comfort departed Panama on June 9th after completing an eight-day mission stop in support of continuing promise. Throughout the visit, veterinary technicians conducted more than 340 surgeries and nearly 1,000 animal wellness exams. For these stories and more, visit Navy.mil.