PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 19, 2020) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Joclyn Newsom, from Bakersfield, Calif., directs a landing craft, air cushion, from Naval Beach Unit 7 into the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18). New Orleans, part of Expeditionary Strike Group Seven (ESG 7), 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 Kelby Sanders)

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan (Nov. 19, 2021) Capt. Ken Ward, left, commanding officer of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), shakes hands with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Rear Adm. Takuhiro Hiragi, commander, Fleet Air Wing 31, on the ship’s flight deck during a port visit. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in U.S. 7th Fleet 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 3rd Class Jonathan Berlier)

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Nov. 14, 2020) Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Claritza Martinez, from Oakland, Calif., assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), handles line as Ronald Reagan, the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, returns to Yokosuka, Japan, following a six-month deployment. During Ronald Reagan’s deployment, the ship transited nearly 60,000 nautical miles, conducting dual-carrier operations with USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Carrier Strike Group, exercise Valiant Shield, Exercise Keen Sword, Expeditionary Strike Force operations with USS America (LHA 6), flight operations in the Indian Ocean for the first time in more than four years, as well as trilateral integrated operations with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and Royal Australian Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Taylor DiMartino)

EAST CHINA SEA (March 16, 2021) Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Melissa Juarez-Garcia, takes notes during a medical training scenario aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54). Curtis Wilbur is assigned to Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cody Beam)

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 3, 2021) A Civilian Operated AS332 Super Puma embarked on USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10) conducts a vertical replenishment evolution with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) while operating in the Philippine Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Operations Specialist Michael Ojeda)

KUANTAN, Malaysia (June 16, 2023) - Malaysian and United States Armed Forces service members attend the closing ceremony for Exercise Bersama Warrior 23 at the Joint Warfighting Center on Malaysian Armed Forces Headquarters, Kuantan, Padang, Malaysia, June 16, 2023. This year marked the ninth iteration of Bersama Warrior, an annual bilateral joint exercise sponsored by the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and hosted by the Malaysian Armed Forces aimed to enhance the U.S. and Malaysian defense readiness and improve interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Alexandria Blanche) 230616-M-QS647-1080

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 2, 2021) Seaman Lawrence Molo (right), from Chicago, and Seaman Adam Maley, from Windham, Maine, heave the forward steadying line during small boat operations aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65). Benfold is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Deanna Gonzales)

PHILLIPINE SEA (Aug. 16, 2020) Sailors assigned to the Archangels of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 Detachment 6, load missiles onto an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), in preparation for a live-fire exercise. America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 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 maintain security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Matthew Cavenaile)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 18, 2021) Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) operates with German Navy frigate FGS Bayern (F 217) and embarked Super Lynx Mk88A helos. Jackson & USS Tulsa (LCS 16), part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, are on a rotational deployment in U.S. 7th Fleet to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (German Navy courtesy photo)

MUARA, Brunei (Oct. 25, 2022) Royal Brunei Navy Lt. Haziq bin Muhammad Ali, principal warfare officer of Darussalam-class offshore patrol vessel KDB Daruttaqwa (DTQ 09), speaks with Lt. Cmdr. Xeng Xiong, operations officer of Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), at a brief during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei. CARAT Brunei 2022 highlights the 28th anniversary of CARAT among A llies and partners as a way to demonstrate long-term commitment to strengthening relationships throughout South and Southeast Asia and to highlight U.S. Navy commitment to key Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) partners to reinforce ASEAN centrality. Exercises like this one reassure our allies and partners of the U.S. commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Deanna C. Gonzales)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 11, 2021) Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Jonathan Reyes, from Las Vegas, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), conducts flight operations with an F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st MEU, 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.

EAST CHINA SEA (March 30, 2021) Gas Systems Technician 2nd Class John Bonnell, from Uniclaw, Wash., speaks on a radio during a damage control drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54). Curtis Wilbur is assigned to Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cody Beam)

SASEBO, Japan (Aug. 10, 2020) Sailors prepare COVID-19 tests during the second crew-wide screening for the virus in the medical ward aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of America Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, and serves 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 Taylor DiMartino)

COLONEL ERNESTO RABINA AIR BASE, Philippines (Oct. 13, 2022) – Philippine and U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2d Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, participate in a combined arms live-fire event during KAMANDAG 6 at Colonel Ernesto Rabina Air Base, Philippines, Oct. 13, 2022. KAMANDAG is an annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ujian Gosun) 221013-M-TU214-0128

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BATURAJA, Indonesia (Aug. 3, 2022) - A U.S. Army and Tentara Nasional Indonesia paratroopers march alongside one another during joint airborne operations in support of Super Garuda Airborne on Aug. 3, 2022 in Baturaja, Indonesia. Super Garuda Shield, a part of Operation Pathways and a longstanding annual, bilateral military exercise conducted between the U.S. military and Indonesia National Armed Forces, reinforces the U.S. commitments to our allies, and regional partners, joint readiness, and the interoperability to fight and win together. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Nicholle Salvatierra, 201st TPASE) 220803-A-GG755-005

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JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska (Oct. 13, 2022) – A U.S. Air National Guard C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 176th Wing takes off during RED FLAG-ALASKA 23-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 13, 2022. In addition to providing a training location for RF-A 23-1, JBER provides air sovereignty, combat training, force staging and through output operations in support of worldwide contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julia Lebens) 221013-F-RJ686-1347

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 8, 2020) Landing Craft, Air Cushion 30, assigned to Naval Beach Unit 7, conducts amphibious operations off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, while attached to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group assigned to Amphibious Squadron 11, 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 Taylor DiMartino)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 5, 2020) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Trevor Drain, from Lake Forest, Calif., signals an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter from the “Archangels” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 to land on the flight deck as it transports Rear Adm. Fred Kacher, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 7, to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of Expeditionary Strike Group 7, 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 Taylor DiMartino)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 21, 2021) Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) Fireman Xavier Torres, from Bayamon, Puerto Rico, holds a gauge meter during a damage control drill aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike 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, serving as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kelsey Culbertson)

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 6, 2020) - Force Reconnaissance Marines with Command Element, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) fast rope from an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter from the “Archangels†of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, Detachment 6, during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group assigned to Amphibious Squadron 11, 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 Taylor DiMartino) 200906-N-CL550-1149

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BATURAJA, Indonesia (Aug. 5, 2022) - An aircrew assigned to Charlie "Arctic Dustoff" Company, 1-52 General Support Aviation Battalion, 16th Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB) prepares assists unloading a simulated patient from their HH-60 Black Hawk helicopter at Baturaja, Indonesia on Aug. 5, 2022 as part of MEDEVAC training at exercise Super Garuda Shield 22. Super Garuda Shield, a part of Operation Pathways and a longstanding annual, bilateral military exercise conducted between the U.S. military and Indonesia National Armed Forces, reinforces the U.S. commitments to our allies, and regional partners, joint readiness, and the interoperability to fight and win together. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Kyle Abraham, 16th Combat Aviation Brigade) 220805-A-OE827-292

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EAST CHINA SEA (March 17, 2021) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) watch an MH-60R Seahawk land during flight quarters. Curtis Wilbur is assigned to Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cody Beam)

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska (June 22, 2022) - A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, receives fuel from a 92nd Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex (JPARC) during a training sortie for RED FLAG-Alaska 22-2, June 22, 2022. The 18th Aggressor Squadron supports RFA by sharing its knowledge of adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures to participating units, ensuring the United States and its allies receive the best air combat training possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Sullivan) 220622-F-UN330-1361

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EAST CHINA SEA (April 26, 2021) Gunners Mate Seaman John Rametta, from Tampa, Fla., conducts a visual inspection of a torpedo aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) during routine operations. Barry is assigned to Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Justin Stack)

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska (May 4, 2022) - An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron, takes to the air in participation of RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 3, 2022. RF-A 22-1 is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise for U.S. and international forces flown under simulated air combat conditions primarily out of Eielson Air Force Base and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. (U.S. Air Force photo Senior Airman Megan Estrada) 220504-F-WE075-1008

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OKINAWA, Japan (Aug. 27, 2020) Retail Services Specialist Seaman Jetaime Alexander, from Brooklyn, N.Y., a member of the COVID-19 Rapid Response Team aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), sprays disinfectant on a Marine medium tactical vehicle replacement prior to its transport via landing craft, air cushion. Germantown, part of America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit team, is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, and serves 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 Taylor DiMartino)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 20, 2021) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262, takes off from the flight deck of amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18). New Orleans, part of the America Expeditionary Strike 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 Kelby Sanders)

EAST CHINA SEA (March 9, 2020) Ensign Jonathan Crespo, from Brooklyn, N.Y., stands watch as the junior officer of the deck as the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) transits the East China Sea. Curtis Wilbur is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cody Beam)

CAMP SCHWAB, OKINAWA, Japan (April 26, 2023) - U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct live demolition training on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, April 25, 2023. The training provided explosive ordnance disposal technicians the opportunity to hone basic demolition techniques. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premier crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Manuel Alvarado) 230426-M-YJ953-1070

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 22, 2020) Lt. Vanica Smith, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), fires an M240B machine gun from an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft. America, flagship of Expeditionary Strike Group Seven, 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 3rd Class Walter Estrada)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 24, 2021) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Jesse Click, from Sylvan Springs, Alabama, assigned to forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), signals an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter from the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25. America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike 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 3rd Class Jonathan D. Berlier)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 22, 2020) Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct a live-fire training exercise aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) as the sun sets over the Philippine Sea. New Orleans, part Expeditionary Strike Group Seven (ESG 7), 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 Kelby Sanders)

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 3, 2022) Sailors launch a rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) while conducting small boat operations aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105). Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in U.S. 7th Fleet to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Samantha Oblander)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 20, 2021)

An MH-60S Sea Hawk attached to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, conducts a flight maneuver above the flight deck aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), during a vertical replenishment with dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7). Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment in U.S. 7th Fleet to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan M. Breeden)

SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 29, 2021) Seaman Nogoye Ndiaye, from New York City, N.Y., scans for surface contacts with a night vision monocular on the bridge wing of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52). Barry is assigned to Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Justin Stack)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 13, 2020) Sailors chock and chain an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the “Archangels” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, Detachment 6, during deck landing qualifications on the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of America Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, and serves 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 Taylor DiMartino)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 13, 2020) Seaman Cesar Steelman, from Albuquerque, N.M., stands watch as aft lookout as an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the “Archangels” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, Detachment 6, conducts deck landing qualifications on the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of America Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, and serves 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 Taylor DiMartino)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 12, 2020) Seaman Alexa Agurto, from Houston, participates in an anti-terrorism training scenario as a member of the ship’s backup response force aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group assigned to Amphibious Squadron 11, 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 Taylor DiMartino)

SEA OF JAPAN (Aug. 13, 2020) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Alex Sagastume, from Pearson, Ga., directs the launch of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18). New Orleans, part of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, and serves as a ready response force to defend security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kelby Sanders)

PHUKET, Thailand (Aug. 15, 2021) U.S. Navy and Thailand Maritime Enforcement Command Center (Thai MECC) personnel practice maritime tactics, techniques and procedures during Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) exercise. In its 20th year, SEACAT is a multilateral exercise designed to enhance cooperation among 21 participating Southeast Asian countries and provide mutual support and a common goal to address crises, contingencies, and illegal activities in the maritime domain in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (Thailand Maritime Enforcement Command Center courtesy photo)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 14, 2020) An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter from the “Archangels” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, Detachment 6, delivers cargo to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) as the ship conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11). Germantown, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group assigned to Amphibious Squadron 11, 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 Taylor DiMartino)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 18, 2021) - Independence-variant littoral combat ships USS Tulsa (LCS 16), left, and USS Jackson (LCS 6), right, sail with German navy frigate FGS Bayern (F 217) in the Philippine Sea. Jackson & Tulsa, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, are on a rotational deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of the German Navy) 211018-N-PL200-0001

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 26, 2020) Force Reconnaissance Marines with Command Element, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) fast-rope to the flight deck from a CH-53 E Super Stallion heavy lift helicopter during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st MEU team, is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, and serves 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 Taylor DiMartino)

SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 12, 2020) Fire Controlman 1st Class Christian Willie, assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10), looks for surface contacts though the ship's big eyes, May 12, 2020. Gabrielle Giffords, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brenton Poyser)

HIJUDAI, Japan (Feb. 23, 2023) - U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and soldiers with the 1st Regimental Landing Team, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, present their challenge coins at Hijudai, Japan on Feb. 23, 2023. The coins were awarded to Marines and soldiers as recognition for their outstanding initiative and service during Iron Fist 23. Iron Fist is an annual bilateral exercise designed to increase interoperability and strengthen the relationships between the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Navy, the JGSDF, and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bridgette Rodriguez) 230223-M-CX509-1087

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SOUTH KOREA (March 15, 2023) - U.S. and RoK Special Forces conducted Joint Fires and urban warfare training on March 15th, 2023 at an undisclosed location in South Korea. The realistic, multi-domain training integrated close air support (CAS) and ISR with U.S. Air Force A-10s. Exercise FREEDOM SHIELD provides challenging, realistic readiness training and supports the ironclad commitment between our nations. (Photo by Capt. Kimberly Chatto) 230315-F-RQ227-585

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 22 2020) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Michael Aguda, from Artesia, Calif., observes a UH-1Y Venom helicopter, left, and an AH-1Z Viper helicopter from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18). New Orleans, part of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, and serves as a ready response force to defend security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kelby Sanders)

TINIAN, NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS (March 8, 2023) - A C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 535th Airlift Squadron, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, launches from Tinian International Airport, Northern Mariana Islands, after Exercise Agile Reaper 23-1, March 8, 2023. AR 23-1 is the 3rd Air Expeditionary Wing’s effort to exercise Agile Combat Employment, rehearse capabilities in an operationally relevant environment and to provide air dominance, global mobility and command and control in the Indo-Pacific region. Some of the outcomes of the exercise included an ACE handbook to be used to define future ACE operations, strengthened ACE and Multi-Capable Airman skills amongst many directorates, and reinforced strategic knowledge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Hailey Staker) 230308-F-MU239-0336

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CATC CAMP FUJI, SHIZUOKA, Japan (March 9, 2021) - Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soldier assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade jump from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron over Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, March 9, 2021, during Airborne 21 exercise. Airborne 21 was the largest U.S.- Japan airborne operation in history; involving approximately 600 JGSDF paratroopers, 12 C-130s' aircraft and 130 containment delivery system bundles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe) 210309-F-PM645-1683

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EAST CHINA SEA (Oct. 13, 2021) Electricians Mate Fireman Christian Arzola, from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, reads the electrical isolation guide aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) during a general quarters drill. Dewey is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Justin Stack)