EAST CHINA SEA (July 28, 2020) Chief Fire Controlman Reynard McNeil Jr., from San Diego, monitors a close-in weapons system as it is fired during a live-fire exercise 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)

BATURAJA, Indonesia (Aug. 8, 2022) - A soldier assigned to the TNI-AD flashes the "shacka" in Baturaja, Indonesia on Aug. 8, 2022 during 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) 220808-A-OE827-751

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YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan (Oct. 28, 2021) - A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier assigned to the 34th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division engages in fire fighting during a guard and protect exercise in Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 28, 2021. In the scenario, enemies attacked a compound with modified M4 Carbine weapons while JGSDF soldiers and the 374th Security Forces Squadron’s Airmen conducted guard and protect. The SRI is an exercise that maintains operational readiness capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe) 211028-F-PM645-1918

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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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PHILIPPINE SEA (July 2, 2022) Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Tyshaun Canty, left, from Brooklyn, N.Y., and Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Daniel Bello, right, from San Jose, Calif., help Seaman Nicholas Beltran, center, from Porterville, Calif., don a self-contained breathing apparatus during a firefighting drill aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105). Dewey is assigned to Task Force 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 2nd Class Samantha Oblander)

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)

EAST CHINA SEA (Sept. 4, 2021) Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Towada-class replenishment oiler JS Tokiwa (AOE 423). Barry 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 3rd Class Justin Stack)

EAST CHINA SEA (Oct. 13, 2021) Hull Technician Fireman Jared Shacklett, from Rohnert Park, California, uses a Naval Firefighting Thermal Imager (NFTI) to look for simulated hot spots during a general quarters drill aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105). 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)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 10, 2020) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Michael Aguda, from Artesia, Calif., and Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Joan Revilla, from San Diego, direct the landing of a CH-53 Sea Stallion 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 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 Kelby Sanders)

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 12, 2022) Operations Specialist 2nd Class Jake Bactad, from Oceanside, California, talks on a sound-powered telephone aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114). Ralph Johnson is assigned to Task Force 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 2nd Class Samantha Oblander)

EAST CHINA SEA (Aug. 2, 2020) An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, lands on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as the ship conducts night flight operations. America, flagship of 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 3rd Class Jomark A. Almazan)

OKINAWA, Japan (March 21, 2022) Sailors from Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) aboard a Rigid-hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) conduct small boat operations. Ralph Johnson is assigned to Task Force 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 2nd Class Samantha Oblander)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 26, 2020) A CH-53 E Super Stallion helicopter with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) launches from the flight deck following 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)

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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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)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 16, 2021) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Shelby Mann, from Udall, Kansas, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), signals a CV-22B Osprey special operations aircraft from the U.S. Air Force 21st Special Operations Squadron to land on the ship’s flight deck. 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 D. Berlier)

SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 14, 2021) Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Jared Enger, from Augusta, Ga., fires an M4 rifle during a live fire exercise on the flight deck aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54). Curtis Wilbur is assigned to Commander, Task Force 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 Zenaida Roth)

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 16, 2022) Gunner’s Mate Seaman Raquell Carson, from San Diego, searches for surface contacts while standing watch in the Combat Information Center aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105). Dewey is assigned to Commander, Task Force 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 2nd Class Samantha Oblander)

SEA OF JAPAN (July 30, 2021) Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) fires a 5 inch gun during a live-fire gunnery exercise. Milius 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 Seaman Apprentice RuKiyah Mack)

SEA OF JAPAN (Sept. 21, 2021) Master at Arms 1st Class Michael Oot, from Syracuse, New York, fires an M-500 shotgun on a practical working course on the flight deck of 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)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 8, 2021) A Puma helicopter assigned to Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3) delivers supplies to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) during a vertical replenishment. Barry 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 3rd Class Justin Stack)

EAST CHINA SEA (Sept. 20, 2021) Sailors aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) heave a line during a replenishment-at-sea with Henry J. Kaiser class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199). Barry 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 3rd Class Justin Stack)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 25, 2020) Chief Quartermaster Sonexay Phommalinh, from Ansonia, Conn., stands on the port bridge wing of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) as the ship sails in formation with the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), left, and the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18). 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)

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)

EAST CHINA SEA (Nov. 10, 2021) Ens. Reuben Lumaban, from Port Orchard, Washington, mans the bridge radar console aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) during routine operations. 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)

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 28, 2021) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Elena Gurule, from Santa Fe, N.M., assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), signals an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Archangels of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 to land on the ship’s flight deck. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, 31st MEU team, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations 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)

EAST CHINA SEA (Sept. 20, 2021) Gunners Mate 3rd Class Mario Herrera, from Louisville, Kentucky, fires a shot line from Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) to Henry J. Kaiser class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) during a replenishment-at-sea. Barry 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 3rd Class Justin Stack)

EAST CHINA SEA (Nov. 5, 2021) Sailors assigned to forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) raise a 7-meter small boat on replenishment-at-sea station 7 during a man overboard drill. 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 D. Berlier)

EAST CHINA SEA (Nov. 4, 2021) Cryptologic Technician (Maintenance) 2nd Class John Durkee, from Birmingham, Alabama, assigned to forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), stows a Mark 245 chaff round on the ship’s catwalk. 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 D. Berlier)

PHILIPPINE SEA (July 1, 2021) Lt. Emily Hannon (left), from Knoxville, Tenn., Sonar Technician (Surface) Senior Chief Matthew Oswald (center), from Farmington, Conn., and Lt. Brandon Fiordelisi (right), from Huntington, N.Y., evaluate sub surface contacts from inside the combat information center aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) as part of an anti-submarine warfare exercise during Pacific Griffin 2021. Pacific Griffin is considered the most complex and warfare-centric bilateral engagement between both navies and represents a continued investment in the strengthening of the solid partnership between the U.S. and Republic of Singapore. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Deanna Gonzales)

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 25, 2021)The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) sails in formation with the Republic of Singapore Formidable-class frigates RSS Tenacious (FFC 71) and RSS Stalwart (FFC 72), and Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6) during Pacific Griffin 2021. Pacific Griffin is considered the most complex and warfare-centric bilateral engagement between both navies and represents a continued investment in the strengthening of the solid partnership between the U.S. and Republic of Singapore. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Deanna Gonzales)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 13, 2020) Machinist’s Mate 1st Class Brian Peterson, from Vancouver, Wash., monitors his team refueling 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)

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)

SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 11, 2021) Sailors haul line for a Replenishment-At-Sea with the Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198) aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54). Curtis Wilbur is assigned to Commander, 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 Zenaida Roth)

PHILIPPINE SEA (July 5, 2021) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) fires its Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) during a live-fire gunnery exercise. 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 2nd Class Deanna Gonzales)

PORT OF KUSHIRO, Japan (Oct. 2, 2022) Sailors attached to Navy Cargo Handling Battalion (NHCB) 1 insert a bolt to fasten a crane hook to a heavy crane aboard USNS Dahl (T-AKR 312) in support of Operation Resolute Dragon 22. USS Benfold (DDG 65), USNS Dahl (T-AKR 312), and USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2) are participating in joint bilateral integration with III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF) and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) in support of Resolute Dragon 22. 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 Storm Henry)

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 6, 2020) Ensign Samuel Joseph, from Sacramento, Calif., stands watch as the conning officer on the bridge 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 Ensign William Ash)

KORAT,Thailand (Mar. 9, 2020) - Pfc. Anthony Jones, a Soldier assigned to Bravo “Beast” Company, 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, fires his M4 Carbine during a team live fire exercise as a part of the Hanuman Guardian Exercise on March 9, 2020, at Camp Friendship, Korat, Thailand. Our relationship with the Kingdom of Thailand remains one of our most important in Southeast Asia. The bilateral training of HG20 demonstrates the commitment of the Kingdom of Thailand and the U.S. to our long-standing alliance. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Ezra Camarena, 28th Public Affairs Detachment) 200309-A-UH335-0011

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PHILIPPINE SEA (June 3, 2022) A search and rescue diver lowers from an MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to the “Chargers” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14, during a search and rescue training with 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)

EAST CHINA SEA (Oct. 28, 2021) Sailors aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) heave a line during a replenishment-at-sea with Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Mashu-class replenishment ship JS Omi (AOE-426). 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)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 19, 2020) Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Alexander Grube, from Allentown, Penn., loads an ammunition belt into an M240 machine gun during a live-fire training exercise aboard 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)

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)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 21, 2021) Sailors aboard Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) conduct a Foreign Object Debris (FOD) walk down during a crash and salvage drill. Antietam is attached to Commander, Task Force (CFT) 70 and conducting underway operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Samantha Oblander)

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 30, 2021) - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) fires its Mark 45 5-inch gun during a live-fire gunnery exercise. 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 C. Gonzales) 211030-N-FO714-1088

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EAST CHINA SEA (June 26, 2022) Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Ashley Iuli, left, from Los Angeles, and Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Jarod Smith, right, from Jacksonville, Fla., connect a fuel line aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) during a replenishment-at-sea with Lewis and Clark-class dry-cargo ship USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE-14). Dewey is assigned to Commander, Task Force 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 2nd Class Samantha Oblander)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 20, 2021)

Sailors conduct a vertical replenishment from the flight deck aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), with an MH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, 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)

200802-N-DB724-1034 EAST CHINA SEA (Aug. 2, 2020) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conduct night flight operations with an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25. America, flagship of 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 3rd Class Jomark A. Almazan)

PHILIPPINE SEA (March 24, 2021) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) practice firefighting procedures during a damage control training exercise on the ship’s flight deck. Benfold 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 2nd Class Deanna Gonzales)

OAHU, Hawaii--

World War II era warbrids fly in formation over Oahu Sept. 1, 2020, for the 75th Commemoration of the End

of WWII. World War II remains a historic reminder of how the dedicated resolve of allies with a common purpose and shared vision builds proven partnerships that ensure we continue to stand together with our allies and partners in maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific.

(U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)

PHILIPPINE SEA (March 18, 2021) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) brace for an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter from the ‘Warlords’ of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51 to land aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) during routine operations. Benfold 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 2nd Class Deanna Gonzales)