PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 20, 2021)

Sailors man 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)

EAST CHINA SEA (July 17, 2020) Operations Specialist 3rd Class Michelle Sejour, from Orlando, Fla., stands watch as a sensor supervisor in the combat information center 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)

KORAT, Thailand (Mar. 9, 2020) - Pvt. David Marshall and Pvt. Dylan Eyler, Soldiers assigned to Bravo “Beast” Company, 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, communicate what they see with each other 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-UH335-0004

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Seth Sarrett, 374th Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist, conduct a military free fall 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)

February 25, 2020 | USCSCAP Meeting featuring Dr. Satu Limaye of EWC and Dr. Zack Cooper of AEI speaking on "The Future of the Free and Open Indo-Pacific"

EAST CHINA SEA (July 24, 2020) U.S. Navy Damage Controlman 2nd Class Erik Coffee, from White House, Texas, center, gives instructions to his team 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)

SEA OF JAPAN (July 30, 2021) Damage Controlman 3rd Class Andrew Battle, from San Diego, conducts maintenance on a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69). 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)

CAMP AGUINALDO, Philippines (April 8, 2022) - Philippine and U.S. government and military representatives participate in the closing ceremony to conclude Balikatan 22 at Camp Aguinaldo, Manila, Philippines, April 8, 2022. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades shared experiences. Balikatan, Tagalog for ‘shoulder-to-shoulder,’ is a longstanding bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the United States highlighting the deep-rooted partnership between both countries. Balikatan 22 is the 37th iteration of the exercise and coincides with the 75th anniversary of the U.S.-Philippine security cooperation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ujian Gosun) 220408-M-TU214-0457

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 28, 2022) – The Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3) launches a BQM-177A subsonic aerial target (SSAT) during a Standard Missile (SM) 2 exercise conducted with Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) as part of Pacific Vanguard (PV) 22 while operating in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 28. PV22 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 Greg Johnson) 220828-N-UA460-1038

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 13, 2020) Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 3rd Class Jaquan Roberts, from Jersey, Pa., monitors an operator console as an AN/SLQ-25 Nixie torpedo decoy is deployed from the fantail 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)

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade waves at aircrew of a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to 36th Airlift Squadron, as the aircraft takes off 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)

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 24, 2022) - Fire Controlman Seaman Alan Sue, right, from Houston, fires a .50-caliber machine gun while Fire Controlman 1st Class Jeffrey Gruel, from Billings, Mont., observes during a live-fire exercise aboard the 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 the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Samantha Oblander) 220124-N-CD453-1450

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EAST CHINA SEA (July 18, 2020) On-scene leader Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Jakeem Booker, from Chicago, makes reports to repair locker two as his team fights a simulated class alpha fire during a damage control training drill 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 (Sept. 3, 2020) Seaman Peyton Cason, from Lakeland, Fla., right, fires a shot line from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) to the dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10) as the ships conduct a replenishment-at-sea. 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)

190111-N-WY954-0128 KATHMANDU, Nepal (Jan 11, 2019) — Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Adm. Phil Davidson tours the Birenda Peace Operations Training Center. This is Davidson’s first visit to Nepal as the USINDOPACOM commander. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Robin W. Peak)

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska (Aug. 24, 2021) - A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft assigned to the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, takes off for a RED FLAG-Alaska sortie at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 24, 2021. RF-A 21-3 is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise designed to provide realistic training in a simulated combat environment. A series of commander-directed field training exercises provide joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support, and large-force employment training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samuel Colvin) 210824-F-YL679-2518

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OKINAWA, Japan (Feb. 14, 2021) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Timmy Vu, from Santa Ana, Calif., receives a COVID-19 vaccine 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)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Braylan Floresca, assigned to the 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, marshals an E-3 Sentry with the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron during exercise RED FLAG-Alaska 21-3 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 25, 2021. RF-A 21-3 is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise designed to provide realistic training in a simulated combat environment through a series of commander-directed field training missions that provide joint offensive, counter-air, interdiction, close air support, and large-force employment training. The 718th AMXS and the 961st AACS are based at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alejandro Peña)

SASEBO, Japan (Aug. 8, 2020) Quartermaster Seaman Apprentice Myajeanette Abreu, right, from Lawrence, Mass., and Quartermaster Seaman Sage Sanchez, from Missoula, Mont., take navigation readings from the bridge wing 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)

HOKKAIDO, Japan (Oct. 14, 2022) - U.S. Marines with 12th Marines, 3d Marine Division, and members of the Northern Army, Japan Self- Defense Force, participate in the closing ceremony for exercise Resolute Dragon 22 at Yausubetsu Maneuver Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Oct. 14, 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) 221014-M-NT377-2115

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HAT YAO, Thailand (Mar. 5, 2020) - U.S. Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit look out of the back of a CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), 31st MEU, during helocast training in Hat Yao, Kingdom of Thailand, March 5, 2020, as part of exercise Cobra Gold 2020. Exercise Cobra Gold 20, in its 39th iteration, is designed to advance regional security and ensure effective responses to regional crises by bringing together multinational forces to address shared goals and security commitments in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Cantrell) 200305-M-WB494-386

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SASEBO, Japan (Aug. 11, 2020) Seaman Roi Aeron Zedrich Casama, from San Antonio, attaches a housing stopper to the anchor chain after the anchor is brought up 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)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 9, 2020) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Rafael Gonzales Barras, from Miami, loads an M9 pistol magazine during small arms qualification aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to maintain security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Matthew Cavenaile)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 17, 2021) - Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conduct flight operations during a long-range raid 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 2nd Class Vincent E. Zline) 210817-N-RU810-1040

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SINGAPORE (March 5, 2019) – Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Adm. Phil Davidson participates in an honors ceremony at the Singaporean Ministry of Defence. Davidson is in Singapore to meet with regional leaders and counterparts and to speak at the Fullerton Lecture Series hosted by the International Institute for Strategic Studies, March 7. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 1st Specialist Robin W. Peak) 190305-N-WY954-0005

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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), comes up on cushion during 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)

TOKUNOSHIMA, KAGOSHIMA, Japan (March 3, 2023) - U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, ride in a combat rubber raiding craft during a bilateral amphibious assault exercise at Tokunoshima, Japan on March 3, 2023. The bilateral amphibious assault exercise was conducted to maintain proficiency in accomplishing operations from both U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships strengthening bilateral tactics during Iron Fist 23. Iron Fist is an annual bilateral exercise designed to increase interoperability and strengthen the relationships between the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Navy, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Manuel Alvarado) 230303-M-YJ953-1164

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SINGAPORE (March 7, 2019) – Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Adm. Phil Davidson gives his remarks and participates in a question and answer session at the Fullerton Lecture Series hosted by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS). While in Singapore, Davidson also met with regional leaders and counterparts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 1st Specialist Robin W. Peak) 190307-N-WY954-0299

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 16, 2020) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Peter Munoz, from El Paso, Texas, left, photographs the crew of a simulated suspect vessel during a visit, board, search and seizure training exercise from 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)

RAYONG, Thailand (Mar. 2, 2020) - U.S. Navy, Royal Thai Navy, and Malaysian Army members pose in front of the dedicated school house for Ban Kaeng Wai school in Rayong, Kingdom of Thailand with their board of director officers and students as part of Cobra Gold 2020, March 2, 2020. Cobra Gold 20 maintains a consistent focus on humanitarian civic action, community engagement, and medical activities conducted during the exercise to support the needs and humanitarian interests of civilian populations around the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Omar Powell) 200302-N-SS432-0367

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YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan (Nov. 18, 2021) - U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zachary Ward, 374th Surgical Operations Squadron medical technician, demonstrates how to use a U.S. specification ambulance stretcher to Tokyo Fire Department Fussa (FDF) fire emergency service members during West Tokyo Emergency Medical Service summit 2021, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 18, 2021. The West Tokyo EMS summit was hosted by the 374th Medical Group for building partnership between local EMS and Yokota EMS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe) 211118-F-PM645-3391

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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)

EAST CHINA SEA (August 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 (Feb. 23, 2021) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Gunnar Fay, left, from Oxford Conn., Seaman Sandor Vega, middle, from Mission, Texas, and Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Oden Rogers, from Spicer, Minn., heave in a shot line aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) 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)

181206-N-WY954-407 PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Dec. 6, 2018) -- Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, Adm. Phil Davidson, hosts India's Minister of Defence, Nirmala Sitharaman, on a barge tour of historic Pearl Harbor. India and the U.S. are global partners in defense and security and are working together to assure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Robin W. Peak)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 23, 2021) Lt. Christina Caracoza, from Los Angeles, notes course and speed changes aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) 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 22, 2021) - Capt. Chase Sargeant, commander, Task Force 71, Cmdr. Jeremy Carlson, commanding officer of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65), and Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) Col. Ooi Tjin Kai, deputy fleet commander, discuss Pacific Griffin 2021 during the opening ceremony. 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. (Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Deanna Gonzales) 210622-N-FO714-1014

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 14, 2021) Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Electrical) 2nd Class Taylor Blackwelder, from Sanford, N.C., tests fuel for contamination 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)

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 2, 2021) Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Tavarishai Glanton, from Lake Wales, Florida, signals to lower a rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) 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 (Sept. 16, 2020) Quartermaster 3rd Class Dustin Docker, from Lancaster, Calif., monitors the situation aboard a simulated suspect vessel during a visit, board, search and seizure training exercise from 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)

EAST CHINA SEA (Sept. 4, 2021) Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Sailors observe as Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with JMSDF 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)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 12, 2020) Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class Juan Aviles-Perez, from San Sebastian, Puerto Rico, a member of the ship’s response force, investigates a suspicious bag during an anti-terrorism training scenario aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group assigned to Amphibious Squadron 11, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Taylor DiMartino)

EAST CHINA SEA (Aug. 1, 2020) Fireman Dane Belflower, from Byron, Ga., right, and Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Zachary Beck, from Oakland, Calif., left, members of a fire team, hold bottles of aqueous film-forming foam 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)

EAST CHINA SEA (July 16, 2020) Quartermaster 3rd Class Kaleb Spurgeon, from Arnold, Mo., hoists down the ship’s call sign flags, N, G, T, and N, 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)

EAST CHINA SEA (July 24, 2020) U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Aaron Jon Docuyanan, from Temecula, Calif., performs maintenance on a wye-gate fire hose valve 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)

190111-N-WY954-0122 KATHMANDU, Nepal (Jan 11, 2019) — A Nepali Army soldier briefs Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Adm. Phil Davidson on explosive ordnance exercises at the Birenda Peace Operations Training Center. This is Davidson’s first visit to Nepal as the USINDOPACOM commander. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Robin W. Peak)

SEA OF JAPAN (Aug. 2, 2021) Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) 3rd Class Elisha Miller, from Tampa, Florida, primes the ship’s gas purifier aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69). 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)

CAMP ITAMI, Japan (Dec. 5, 2021) - Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Middle Army (JGSDF MA), along with Soldiers from 25th Infantry Division (ID), 5th Security Force Assistance Brigade - SFAB and U.S. Army Japan, participated in the Yama Sakura 81 opening ceremony at Camp Itami on Dec. 5. The ceremony kicks-off the 40th iteration of Yama Sakura, and opening remarks were given by Lt. Gen Xavier T. Brunson, I Corps commanding general, and Lt. Gen. Shin Nozawa, JGSDF MA commanding general. (Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Donovan Zeanah) 211205-N-UC197-1002

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EAST CHINA SEA (Sept. 4, 2021) Sailors aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) heave a line during 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 (July 16, 2020) Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Valentina Imokhai, from Edo State, Nigeria, repairs line using a technique called ‘serving’ on the forecastle 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)