SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 8, 2020) Chief Damage Controlman Markluis Crisostomo, left, and Retail Service Specialist 1st Class Juan Diazangulo, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), participate in a damage control drill. America, flagship 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 Seaman Matthew Cavenaile)

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (Aug. 7, 2021) - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jvan Burleson, a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 3d Marines conducts platoon attacks during Large Scale Exercise 2021 on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 6, 2021. LSE 2021 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. Burleson is a native of Concord, North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexis Moradian) 210807-M-KH126-284

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 24, 2020) Seaman Steven Mendoza, left, from Newark, N.J., heaves in a line while Senior Chief Boatswain's Mate Jairon Rivera, from Los Angeles, supervises during an underway replenishment 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)

OKINAWA, Japan (Sept. 19, 2020) Landing Craft, Air Cushion 9, assigned to Naval Beach Unit 7, currently attached to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), arrives at Blue Beach during amphibious operations. Germantown, 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 Taylor DiMartino)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 7, 2020) Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Zachary Beck, from Oakland, Calif., fakes out a hose to fight a simulated fire during a damage control drill 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)

OKINAWA, Japan (Feb. 14, 2021) - Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Javier Flores gives a COVID-19 vaccination to Retail Services Specialist Seaman Jordan Davis aboard 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) 210214-N-KL617-1024

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 14, 2020) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) transfer cargo on the flight deck during a replenishment-at-sea. America is the 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 Seaman Matthew Cavenaile)

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 (Oct. 7, 2020) Damage Controlman 2nd Class Erik Coffee, from White House, Texas, recharges self-contained breathing apparatus bottles during a damage control drill 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)

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)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 24, 2020) Seaman Angelyn Hernandez, from Los Angeles, stands by a fueling station as a signalman aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) as the ship conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194). Germantown, 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 Taylor DiMartino)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 3, 2020) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), left, 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)

OKINAWA, Japan (Sept. 19, 2020) Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Juan Paulo Capati, left, from Vallejo, Calif., with Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, signals with flags as a ramp marshal, while Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Patrick Vowell, from Martin, Tenn., also with NBU 7, performs duties as senior ramp marshal as Landing Craft, Air Cushion 9, assigned to NBU 7, currently attached to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), departs Blue Beach during amphibious operations. Germantown, 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 Taylor DiMartino)

OKINAWA, Japan (Sept. 19, 2020) Landing Craft, Air Cushion 10, assigned to Naval Beach Unit 7, currently attached to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), arrives at Blue Beach during amphibious operations. Germantown, 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 Taylor DiMartino)

SAN BERNARDINO STRAIT (Oct. 29, 2021) Seaman Jiarui Liu, from Queens, New York, stands lookout watch on the bridge wing of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) as the ship conducts a passage through the San Bernardino Strait. Benfold 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 1st Class Deanna C. Gonzales)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 24, 2020) Seaman Robert Wilmoth, from Cincinnati, handles the shot line aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) as the ship conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194). Germantown, 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 Taylor DiMartino)

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter assigned to the 301st Tactical Fighter Squadron sits on the flightline at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2022 during the Japanese-American Friendship Festival fireworks display. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, this year festival marks the first time Yokota has held the annual event since 2019. The festival is aimed at increasing bilateral relationships between U.S. and Japanese communities and allows people to see U.S. and Japanese military capabilities first-hand. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Ciera White, an intelligence officer assigned to the 71st Rescue Squadron, Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, flies in a HC-130J Combat King II over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex during a sortie for RED FLAG-Alaska 22-2, June 17, 2022. The JPARC airspace covers more than 77,000 square miles and provides a realistic training environment, allowing Airmen to train for full spectrum engagements, ranging from individual skills to complex, large-scale joint engagements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Sullivan)

A Grumman F8F Bearcat lands at Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii, August 27, 2020. The Bearcat 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 10, 2022) Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Ashley Iuli, from Los Angeles, signals to the pilot of an MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to the “Chargers” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14, on the flight deck of 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)

TAIWAN STRAIT (June 4, 2020) Seaman Yonguk Cho, from Chicago, looks through a telescopic alidade on the port bridge wing aboard as the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) transits the Taiwan Strait. Russell is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sean Lynch)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 6, 2021) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Robert Wynn, from Apopka, Florida, assigned to forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), signals a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) to hover above the flight deck for a fast rope exercise. 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)

EAST CHINA SEA (Oct. 30, 2021) Sailors aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) conduct a Navy Service Uniform inspection 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)

SEA OF JAPAN (Aug. 3, 2020) An MH-53 Sea Dragon helicopter from Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 14 (HM-14) takes off from 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 (Sept. 24, 2020) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Troung Le, from Sacramento, Calif., with Naval Beach Unit 7, prepares to handle line aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) as the ship conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194). Germantown, 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 Taylor DiMartino)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 14, 2020) Sailors handle the phone and distance line aboard 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 (Sept. 24, 2020) Landing Signalman Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Logan Ribble, from Oldsmar, Fla., signals an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter from the “Archangels” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, Detachment 6, as it delivers stores to the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) as the ship conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194). Germantown, 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 Taylor DiMartino)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 18, 2021) Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) and embarked MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) Squadron 23, operate with German Navy frigate FGS Bayern (F 217) and embarked Super Lynx Mk88A helo. 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)

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III based out of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam conducts a flying sortie during Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center 24-1 over the Pacific Ocean Oct. 28, 2023. Realistic training exercises with our allies and partners, like JPMRC, strengthen defense relationships, foster multinational interoperability, generate readiness, and combat-credible fighter formations. JPMRC 24-1 includes over 5,300 training participants from across the U.S. Joint Force, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Indonesia, and Thailand. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Mysti Bicoy)

EAST CHINA SEA (Nov. 9, 2021) Chief Operations Specialist Xavier Simmons, from Houston, stands the surface warfare coordinator watch in the combat information center 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)

HOKKAIDO, Japan (Oct. 11, 2022) - U.S. Navy Corpsmen and members of the Northern Army, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) participate in joint emergency medical training and patient transport to a Japanese field hospital during exercise Resolute Dragon 22 at Yausubetsu Maneuver Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Oct. 11, 2022. Resolute Dragon 22 is an annual bilateral exercise designed to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the U.S.-Japan Alliance by exercising integrated command and control, targeting, combined arms, and maneuver across multiple domains. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Diana Jimenez) 221011-M-NT377-1280

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YOKOSUKA NAVAL BASE, TOKYO, Japan (June 16, 2022) - Delegation leaders observe a demonstration aboard JDS Osumi (LST-4001), as part of the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium 2022, Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan, June 16, 2022. This iteration of PALS brought senior leaders of allied and partnered militaries together to discuss amphibious force readiness, expeditionary advanced base operations, intermediate force capabilities, and ways to improve interoperability between partners within the Indo-Pacific region. A total of 18 participating delegations from Asia, Australia, Europe, South America, and North America participated in the symposium. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Haley Fourmet Gustavsen) 220616-M-GI936-1901

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 24, 2020) MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters from the "Archangels" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 deliver dry goods to the amphibious landing dock ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during an underway replenishment. Germantown, 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. 28, 2021) Damage Controlman 2nd Class Gavin Gonzalez, left, from Brooksville, Florida, teaches Lt. j.g. Jourdan Jenkins, from Columbia, South Carolina, pipe patching techniques during a general quarters drill 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 U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Deanna C. Gonzales)

EAST CHINA SEA (Nov. 4, 2021) Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 2nd Class James Slade, from Odessa, Texas, 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)

SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 20, 2021) Culinary Specialist Seaman Recruit Anthony Reynolds, from Shamokin, Pa., prepares a tray of fish for dinner 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)

SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 15, 2021) Damage Controlman 2nd Class Johnnie Vitello, from Houston, and Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) 3rd Class Austin Lynch, from Temple, Texas, simulate a pilot recovery of Chief Hospital Corpsman Spencer Grey, from Oquossoc, Maine, during a flight deck firefighting drill 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 (June 29, 2021) Electronics Technician 2nd Class Brandon Black (left), from Newport News, Va., and Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Kalvin Garcia, from Dallas, 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)

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska (Oct. 17, 2022) - A NATO E3A Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) assigned to NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen, Germany, lands after training during RED FLAG-Alaska 23-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 17, 2022. RF-A 23-1 provides tactical training for the full spectrum of conflict, emphasizing air superiority, precision engagement, close air support, command and control, intelligence coordination, and personnel recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maria Galvez) 221017-F-OE152-1004

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 21, 2020) Sailors check their targets and pick up spent casings after 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 (Sept. 25, 2020) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Eric Hayford, from Cleveland, tests a nasal swab sample aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18). New Orleans, part of Expeditionary Strike Group Seven 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 (Sept. 24, 2020) Sailors from Naval Beach Unit 7 man a line alongside Sailors from the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) during an underway replenishment. 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)

EAST CHINA SEA (Oct. 28, 2021) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Jorge Kanyelis, from San Diego, speaks into a handheld radio aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) 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 (Oct. 28, 2021) Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) 3rd Class Lucas Vath, left, from Minneapolis, Chief Warrant Officer Binh Pham, center, from San Diego, and Quartermaster Seaman Brandon Gonzalez, right, from Boise, Idaho, load a simulated casualty onto a stretcher during a general quarters drill 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 U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Deanna C. Gonzales)

200802-N-DB724-1039 EAST CHINA SEA (Aug. 2, 2020) An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), prepares to take off during flight operations at night. 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)

EAST CHINA SEA (Aug. 6, 2020) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) transits the East China Sea. 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)

SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 24, 2021) Engineman 2nd Class James Macias, from Fresno, Calif., dresses out in firefighting gear for a firefighting drill 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)

OKINAWA, Japan (Sept. 19, 2020) Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Juan Paulo Capati, left, from Vallejo, Calif., with Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, uses signal flags as a ramp marshal, while Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Patrick Vowell, from Martin, Tenn., also with NBU 7, performs duties as senior ramp marshal as Landing Craft, Air Cushion 9, assigned to NBU 7, currently attached to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), conducts amphibious operations on Blue Beach. Germantown, 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 Taylor DiMartino)

A BT-13 Valiant taxis on the runway at Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii, August 27, 2020. The Valiant 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.

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

SAN BERNARDINO STRAIT (Oct. 29, 2021) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Shawn Rosen, left, from Chicago, Seaman Lawrence Molo, center, from Chicago, and Boatswain's Mate Seaman Patrick Seyler, from St. George, South Carolina secure the pelican hook on the focsle of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) as the ship conducts a passage through the San Bernardino Strait. Benfold 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 1st Class Deanna C. Gonzales)