JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (Sep. 2, 2020) World War II-era vintage aircraft fly above the Battleship Missouri Memorial for the 75th Anniversary of the End of WWII commemoration ceremony, Sept. 2, 2020, at Pearl Harbor. The events of WWII remain a historic reminder of how the dedicated resolve of allies with a common purpose and shared vision builds proven, enduring partnerships. The U.S. military continues to stand together with allies and partners in maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)

U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division, prepare for airborne operations during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-2 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 15, 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 Senior Airman Patrick Sullivan)

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 7, 2020) Fireman Tyler Garringer, from Bullhead City, Ariz., receives orders via handheld radio during a damage control drill aboard 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)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 7, 2020) - Fire Controlman 2nd Class Steven Shoemate, from Lansing, Kan., left, fires a .50-caliber machine gun and Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Cameron Howard, from Houston, maintains communication with the bridge during a Small Craft Action Team (SCAT) live-fire exercise 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) 201007-N-CL550-1188

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 14, 2021) Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Elia Reams, from Jackson, Tenn., poses for a photo with a tray of cookies in the USS America (LHA 6) bake shop. 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)

OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 15, 2021) Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Tyler Newkirk, from Raleigh, N.C., sets up heaving lines for mooring stations onboard USS America (LHA 6). 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)

KUANTAN, Malaysia (Nov. 21, 2022) - Royal Malaysian Navy Capt. Ahmad Rashidi bin Othman, commanding officer of Kedah-class offshore patrol vessel KD Selangor (F 176), Cmdr. Emmry Sharil bin Mokhtar, commanding officer of Lekiu-class guided-missile frigate KD Jebat (FFG 29), First Adm. Baharudin bin Wan Md Nor, deputy assistant chief of staff for the Malaysian Armed Forces Joint Force Headquarters Joint Operation Division, U.S. Navy Capt. Walter Mainor, commander, Task Force 71, Capt. Muhammad Muzzafar Khan, Defense Attache for Malaysia and Cmdr. Clayton Beas, commanding officer of Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) pose for a photo after concluding the opening ceremony for exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia, Nov. 21. CARAT Malaysia 2022 highlights the 28th anniversary of CARAT among Allies and partners as a way to demonstrate long-term commitment to strengthened 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) 221121-N-FO714-1231

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 25, 2020) Hospitalman Christian Siu, from Alpharetta, Ga., inserts a needle into the arm of a patient during a blood drive 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)

CORAL SEA (July 30, 2021) Hospital Corpsman Logan Harrington, from Spokane, Wash., assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), performs a dental cleaning on Sgt. Michael Rodgers, from Outer Banks, N.C., assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. USS America is currently participating in exercise Talisman Sabre 21. Talisman Sabre 21 is Australia’s largest military exercise with the U.S. and is a demonstration of our strong alliance underpinned by deep levels of cooperation and trust built over decades of operating and training together. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan D. Berlier)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 19, 2020) Seaman Hau Tran, from Killeen, Texas, heaves in a line to allow a landing craft, utility, from Navy Beach Unit (NBU) 7 to exit 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)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Stephanie Peraza, a boom operator assigned to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing, refuels a U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, on a KC-135 Stratotanker during RED FLAG-Alaska 23-1 over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, Oct. 14, 2022. RF-A provides integrated joint and multilateral training opportunities in the JPARC, an expansive co-located air and land range with significant potential for co-located air and sea ranges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julia Lebens)

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 14th Fighter Squadron, Misawa Air Base, Japan, is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex during RED FLAG-Alaska, Oct. 14, 2022. RF-A provides integrated joint and multilateral training opportunities in the JPARC, an expansive co-located air and land range with significant potential for co-located air and sea ranges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julia Lebens)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 25, 2020) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Eric Hayford, left, from Cleveland, draws blood from Interior Communications Technician 2nd Class James Davis, from Temple Terrace, Fl., to support a blood drive 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 (March 25, 2021) Lt.j.g. Adam Soper stands watch in the combat information center aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) during a tactical training exercise. 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)

SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 13, 2021) Logistics Specialist 1st Class Christopher Doran, from Staten Island, N.Y., 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)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 24, 2021) - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) fires its 5-inch gun during a live-fire gunnery exercise. Barry is deployed supporting Commander, Task Force (CTF 71)/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON 15), the NavyÕs largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th FleetÕs principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Justin Stack) 210824-N-YS413-1028

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A U.S Army paratrooper from the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division prepares for airborne operations during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-2 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 15, 2022. RF-A provides training for deployed maintenance and support personnel in sustainment of large-force deployed air operations. (U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Julia Lebens)

U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division, conduct airborne operations aboard a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Force Base, Japan, during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-2 above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, June 15, 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 Senior Airman Patrick Sullivan)

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)

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Seth Sarrett, 374th Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist, shows his smile after landing a drop zone during the Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 22, 2022. A six member team comprised of U.S. Air Force and JGSDF paratroopers, conducted a military free fall demonstration to show their capabilities during the festival. During the two-day festival, more than 110,000 attendees came to Yokota to experience the event. 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)

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)

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 17, 2022) - Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) conducts a live-fire exercise of the MK 160 Gun Fire Control System. Ralph Johnson 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 Samantha Oblander) 220117-N-CD453-1194

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 21, 2021) Electronics Technician 3rd Class Wilroy McKenzie, from Manteca, Calif., gathers materials to conduct maintenance on Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) communication systems. 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)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 9, 2020) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conduct a small arms qualification shoot to maintain the crews combat readiness. America, flagship 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 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 Vincent E. Zline)

NAVAL BASE GUAM (Aug. 25, 2022) - Capt. Walter Mainor, commander, Task Force 71, converses with Royal Canadian Navy Cmdr. Kevin Whiteside, commanding officer of Halifax-class frigate HMCS Vancouver (FFH 331), and Royal Australian Navy Cmdr. Andrew Hough, commanding officer of Hobart-class destroyer HMAS Sydney (DDG 42), during the opening ceremony for Pacific Vanguard (PV) 22-1 held aboard Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopter destroyer JS Izumo (DDH 183) pierside at Naval Base Guam, Aug. 25. PV 22-1 is an exercise with a focus on interoperability and the advanced training and integration of allied maritime forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Deanna C. Gonzales) 220825-N-FO714-1021

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 25, 2020) Hospital Corpsmen stabilize a patient's feet to treat a simulated pelvic fracture aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) during medical training. 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 (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. 10, 2020) Seaman Caleb Spaulding, from Fort Collins, Colo., top right, and Lt j. g. Mark Chase, from Okinawa, Japan, top center, members of the visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), maintain security on the bridge of Landing Craft, Utility 1666, assigned to Naval Beach Unit 7, which simulates a vessel of interest during a VBSS exercise. 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)

EAST CHINA SEA (July 17, 2020) Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Lilian Conti, from Providence, R.I., center, prepares to fire a Mark 38 25mm machine gun system from a remote operator console on the bridge of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during a live-fire exercise. 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. 24, 2020) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Shelby Sparks, from Somerset, Ky., stands by line handlers as a safety observer 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 (Jan. 14, 2021) Gunner’s Mate Seaman Jacob Krachey, from Flagstaff, Ariz., discharges water overboard as part of regular scheduled maintenance on a spraying magazine onboard USS America (LHA 6). 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 (August 1, 2020) Culinary Specialist 1st Class Christian Uy, from Vallejo, Calif., left, Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Levy Peterson, from Newark, N.J., use a fog machine to simulate a class bravo fire in the auxiliary machinery room 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 (July 12, 2020) Culinary Specialist Seaman Florence Ogba, from Jacksonville, Fla., applies cooking spray to a pan while preparing rolls in the bakery aboard the Whidbey Island-class 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 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. 25, 2020) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Archangels of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 Detachment 6 takes off from the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). 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 Seaman Matthew Cavenaile)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Grant Foslien, a 934th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Air Reserve Station, Minnesota, guides a 96th Airlift Squadron C-130H Hercules after a sortie during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-2 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 14, 2022. In addition to aircrew, RFA provides training for deployed maintenance and support personnel in sustainment of large-force deployed air operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Sullivan)

SEA OF JAPAN (Aug. 12, 2020) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Eric Hayford, left, from Akron, Ohio, collects sealed COVID-19 test samples 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 (Sept. 25, 2020) As seen from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) flies the National Ensign as it sails in formation in the Philippine Sea. 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 (March 25, 2021) Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Alexander Hess, from Ft. Wayne, Ind., stands watch in the combat information center aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) during a tactical training exercise. 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)

A U.S. Air Force pilot assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, flies a C-130J Super Hercules 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)

200922-N-NJ919-1230 (Sept. 22, 2020) PHILIPPINE SEA Machinery Repairman Fireman Alexis Gonzales, 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 (Sept. 21, 2020) Gas Turbine Systems Technician 3rd Class Marcos Castaneda, with Naval Beach Unit 7, from San Jose, Calif., takes the 2nd Class Petty Officer, Navy Wide Advancement Exam on the mess decks of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). 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)

CORAL SEA (July 27, 2021) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Steven Crisologo, from Manila, Philippines, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), signals an SA 330J Puma helicopter to deliver cargo to the flight deck 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)

EAST CHINA SEA (July 24, 2020) U.S. Navy Damage Controlman 2nd Class Erik Coffee, from White House, Texas, right, reports to Damage Control Repair Station 3 on a hand-held radio during damage control training 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)

200922-N-NJ919-1248 (Sept. 22, 2020) PHILIPPINE SEA Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Edgar Najera, 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)

200922-N-NJ919-1262 (Sept. 22, 2020) PHILIPPINE SEA Lieutenant 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 (April 30, 2022) Fire Controlman (Aegis) 2nd Class Christian Magley, from Renton, Wash., 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)

200922-N-NJ919-1264 (Sept. 22, 2020) PHILIPPINE SEA Lieutenant 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)

SASEBO, Japan (Aug. 9, 2020) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Michael Spence, from Raleigh, N.C., right, holds open a bag for Logistics Specialist 1st Class Tobias Stiewing, from Milford, Conn., left, as he discards foreign object debris (FOD) during a FOD walk-down in the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) as the ship prepares to conduct amphibious operations. 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)

OKINAWA, Japan (Aug. 28, 2020) Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepare to embark the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) while the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), background, maintains station. Germantown, assigned to Amphibious Squadron 11 as part of the America Amphibious Ready 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)

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratrooper assigned to the 1st Airborne brigade descends from a USAF C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during the Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 22, 2022. A six member team comprised of U.S. Air Force and JGSDF paratroopers, conducted a military free fall demonstration to show their capabilities during the festival. During the two-day festival, more than 110,000 attendees came to Yokota to experience the event. 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)