PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 14, 2021) Aviation Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class Grant Herman, from Champlin, Minn., assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, performs maintenance on a MH-60S Sea Hawk the in USS America (LHA 6) hangar. America, 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, 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)

EAST CHINA SEA (Nov. 4, 2021) Ensign Gabrielle Tath, from Dubuque, Iowa, stands watch on the bridge radar console 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 (Oct. 5, 2020) Rear Adm. Fred Kacher, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 7, arrives aboard 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)

SEA OF JAPAN (Sept. 15, 2021) Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Nicole Zapata, from Tampa, Florida, signals a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force SH-60 Seahawk helicopter 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)

SEA OF JAPAN (Aug. 6, 2020) Chief Operations Specialist Eliseo Hernandez, left, from Corpus Christi, Texas, fires a 9mm pistol as Chief Navy Counselor Christopher Randall, from Chesapeake, Va., serves as a line coach during small arms qualification aboard 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

PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 26, 2020) A Force Reconnaissance Marine with Command Element, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) sets a security perimeter in a main engine room 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)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 10, 2021) Ensign Eli Roberts, from Charleston, S.C., records course and speed on the bridge wing of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) during a replenishment-at-sea with dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3). 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 Kelby Sanders)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 23, 2021) Chief Gunner’s Mate Matthew Burke, left, from Gatesville, Texas, observes Yeoman 1st Class Keshawn Carpenter, from Baltimore, as he fires a .50-caliber machine gun during a crew serve weapons familiarization aboard Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54). Antietam is attached to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 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)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 23, 2021) Ensign Joseph Kelley, (left), from Erie, Pennsylvania, and Ensign Reuben Lumaban, from Port Orchard, Washington, create a maneuvering board in the pilot house 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)

PHILIPPINE SEA (March 25, 2021) Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Marcdaniel Casanova, from Vallejo, Calif., remotely mans a Mark 38 25mm machine gun during a training exercise aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65). 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)

EAST CHINA SEA (July 23, 2020) U.S. Navy Seaman Jason Archer, from Detroit, handles line during a man overboard drill aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of the 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. 23, 2021) An F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) lands on the flight deck of forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan D. Berlier)

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Nov. 14, 2020) Sailors man the rails on the flight deck as the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), 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 3rd Class Arthur Rosen)

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska (Oct. 7, 2022) - U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Clark, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief salutes the pilot of a C-130J Super Hercules prior to takeoff during RED FLAG-Alaska 23-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 7, 2022. This exercise provides unique opportunities to integrate various forces into joint, coalition and multilateral training from simulated forward operating bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maria Galvez) 221007-F-OE152-1002

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EAST CHINA SEA (June 23, 2022) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Devin Dugger, from Kelseyville, Calif., makes a report to a repair locker during a damage control drill 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)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 3, 2020) Ship’s Boatswain Chief Warrant Officer 2 Joshua Mesler, from Chicago, monitors an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the “Archangels” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, Detachment 6, launching from the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) as the ship conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10). Germantown, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group assigned to Amphibious Squadron 11, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the 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 2nd Class Taylor DiMartino)

PHILIPPINE SEA (July 1, 2021) Operations Specialist 3rd Class Vanessa Castillo, from Los Angeles, monitors submarine activity 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)

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Aug. 23, 2021) Quartermaster Seaman Trinity Eversole, from Houston, looks through the alidade as Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) gets underway to support MALABAR 2021 and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. Barry is deployed supporting Commander, Task Force (CTF 71)/ Destroyer Squadron 15 (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)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 21 2020) Operations Specialist 2nd Class Jaren Carrasco, from San Antonio, fires an M4 assault rifle during a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure team certification course 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)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 24, 2021) Sailors assigned to forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conduct routine maintenance on 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)

SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 5, 2021) Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Miguel Guerra-lopez, from Tijuana, Mexico, conducts routine maintenance on a stove in the galley 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)

A Grumman TBM Avenger taxis on the runway at Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii, August 27, 2020. The Avenger is one of the 14 classic combat aircraft slated to participate in the Oahu flyovers as part of the Official 75th Commemoration of the End of WWII Sept. 2, 2020. 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.

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PHILIPPINE SEA (June 30, 2021) Chief Gunner’s Mate Jeanot Blaise, from Boynton Beach, Fla., and Ens. Alicia Zhou, from Manalapan, N.J., track air contacts from inside the combat information center aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) as part of an air-defense exercise (ADEX) 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. 25, 2021) Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Thomas Martin, from Statesboro, Georgia, stands the lookout watch aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52). Barry is deployed supporting 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 (June 25, 2021) Quartermaster 2nd Class Donald Mitchell, from Philadelphia, monitors the course of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) 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)

CORAL SEA (July 27, 2021) An SA 330J Puma helicopter delivers cargo to the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during a replenishment-at-sea with the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3) as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre 21. Australian and U.S. Forces combine biennially for Talisman Sabre, a month-long multi-domain exercise that strengthens allied and partner capabilities to respond to the full range of Indo-Pacific security concerns. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan D. Berlier)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 10, 2020) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, calibrate a tactical air navigation system aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, assigned to Amphibious Squadron Eleven, 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 (Jan. 10, 2021) Sailors and Marines move supplies aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) during a replenishment-at-sea with dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3). 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 Kelby Sanders)

SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 26, 2012) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) as Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91) sails in the distance. 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 (June 25, 2021) Seaman Sari Edwardson, from Oak Grove, Minn., stands lookout watch aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) 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)

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 built proven partnerships that ensure we continue to stand together with our allies and partners in maintaining a Free and Open Indo-Pacific.

SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 14, 2021) Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) 3rd Class Reyna Corona, from Los Angeles, conducts corrective maintenance on a gas turbine generator 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 2nd Class Deanna Gonzales)

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 26, 2021) Sonar Technician (Surface) 3rd Class Conor Frederick, from Vicksburg, Mich., monitors frequencies during an anti-submarine warfare exercise aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) 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)

MARINE CORPS BASE, Hawaii (Aug. 6, 2021) - U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines fire a 60mm mortar system during platoon attacks as part of Large Scale Exercise 2021, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 6, 2021. LSE21 is a live, virtual, and constructive exercise employing integrated command and control, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and sensors across the joint force to expand battlefield awareness, share targeting data, and conduct long-range precision strikes in support of naval operations in a contested and distributed maritime environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Carpanzano) 210806-M-IA005-1014

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 13, 2020) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Logan Ribble, from Oldsmar, Fla., signals to 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 (Aug. 1, 2020) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Anjellica Beyner, from Orlando, Fla., left, adjusts flash gear on Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Alexi Mae Bundang, from Baton Rouge, La., during damage control training 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)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 16, 2021) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Robert Wynn, from Apopka, Florida, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), supervises flight operations with a CV-22B Osprey from the U.S. Air Force 21st Special Operations Squadron. 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 (Feb. 23, 2021) Amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) returns empty supply pallets during a replenishment-at-sea with dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6). 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 Kelby Sanders)

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 18, 2021) Sonar Technician (Surface) 3rd Class Kevin Koczka, from Ocala, Fla., fires a 9mm pistol during a small arms qualification 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 2nd Class Deanna Gonzales)

CORAL SEA (July 27, 2021) An SA 330J Puma helicopter delivers cargo to the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during a replenishment-at-sea with the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3) as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre 21. Australian and U.S. Forces combine biennially for Talisman Sabre, a month-long multi-domain exercise that strengthens allied and partner capabilities to respond to the full range of Indo-Pacific security concerns. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan D. Berlier)

INDIAN OCEAN (June 20, 2021) An FA-18E from VFA-195 conducts a night landing onboard the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is attached to Commander, Task Force 70/Carrier Strike Group 5 conducting underway operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Operations Specialist Michael Ojeda)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 20 2020) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Rohit Singh, from Fiji, operates a winch to launch a rigid-hull inflatable boat from 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)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 26 2020) MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 deploy a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team aboard a suspect vessel, played by the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), during a VBSS exercise. Germantown, part of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit team, 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)

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 29, 2021) Sailors prepare to fire a .50-caliber machine gun as part of a live-fire gunnery exercise aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) 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 26, 2021) Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Khayri Gray-Hill, from Newark, N.J., monitors frequencies during an anti-submarine warfare exercise aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) 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)

CORAL SEA (July 27, 2021) An SA 330J Puma helicopter delivers cargo to the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during a replenishment-at-sea with the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3) as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre 21. Australian and U.S. Forces combine biennially for Talisman Sabre, a month-long multi-domain exercise that strengthens allied and partner capabilities to respond to the full range of Indo-Pacific security concerns. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan D. Berlier)

SEA OF JAPAN (Aug. 13, 2020) - An AH-1Z Viper helicopter from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 lands 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) 200813-N-KL617-1116

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YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan (March 4, 2021) - Airman 1st Class Octavia Foxworth, right, 374th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, fire her M249B machine gun at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, March 4, 2021. Yokota's combat arms training and maintenance instructors hosted an M240B and M249 machine guns qualification training for the Yokota defenders and leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe) 210304-F-PM645-0500

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JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska (May 6, 2022) - U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ian Johnson, 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintainer, marshals a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron after a flying mission during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 6, 2022. RF-A is designed to provide realistic training in a simulated combat environment. The 718th AMXS and 909th ARS are from Kadena Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shelimar Rivera Rosado) 220506-F-YB356-1023

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 11, 2021)Sailors lead damage control training team scenarios in the galley during a firefighting drill 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)