PACIFIC OCEAN (May 9, 2017) An SM-2 missile is launched from the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) during a missile exercise. Lake Erie is underway on an independent deployment to the U.S. 7th and 5th fleet areas of operation in support of maritime security operations and theater cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Lucas T. Hans/Released)