Chaff Launched The guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold launches chaff as part of Valiant Shield 2016, an exercise in the Philippine Sea, Sept. 15, 2016. The Benfold is supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Deven Leigh Ellis SHARE: Download: Full Size (1.72 MB) Tags: Sailors, training, Navy Credit: Petty Officer 3rd Class Deven Leigh Ellis VIRIN: 160915-N-PD309-059A.JPG Photo Gallery