U.S. Pacific Fleet
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PHILIPPINE SEA (June 12, 2021) Sailors assigned to USS New Orleans (LPD 18) handle line as a Landing Craft Utility enters the well deck during a multilateral exercise involving Sailors and Marines on the USS New Orleans (LPD 18), USS America (LHD 6), USS Germantown (LSD 42), and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. New Orleans, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Desmond Parks)
210612-N-XB010-1014
PHILIPPINE SEA (June 12, 2021) Sailors assigned to USS New Orleans (LPD 18) handle line as a Landing Craft Utility enters the well deck during a multilateral exercise involving Sailors and Marines on the USS New Orleans (LPD 18), USS America (LHD 6), USS Germantown (LSD 42), and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. New Orleans, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Desmond Parks)