USS Mitscher (DDG 57) sails in formation with INS Magen and INS Hanit of the Israel Defense Force
The Israel Defense Force SA’AR 6-class corvette INS Magen, left, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57), center, and the Israel Defense Force SA’AR 5-class corvette INS Hanit sail in formation during a passing exercise (PASSEX) in the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility, Nov. 13, 2025. Mitscher is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the CENTCOM area of responsibility.