USS Sampson transits the Pacific Ocean. by Official U.S. Navy Page Via Flickr: PACIFIC OCEAN (May 11, 2017) The guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102) participates in a strait transit exercise during a group sail training unit exercise with the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier strike Group. Group sail is the first step in the Theodore Roosevelt’s integrated training phase and aims to enhance mission-readiness and warfighting capabilities between the ships, air wings and the staffs through simulated real-world scenarios. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Paul L. Archer/Released) 170511-N-DM308-556 Join the conversation: www.navy.mil/viewGallery.asp www.facebook.com/USNavy www.twitter.com/USNavy navylive.dodlive.mil pinterest.com plus.google.com