PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 19, 2021)

Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 2nd Javier Rosas, from San Mateo, California, left, and Lt. Garret Smart, from Draper, Utah, conduct a preflight inspection of an MH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC), prior to flight operations aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18). Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment in U.S. 7th Fleet to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan M. Breeden)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 13, 2021) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Aircraft Handling) Airman Miron Cosperkrotzer, from Sand Springs, Okla., shines an aqueous film forming foam nozzle in USS America’s (LHA 6) hangar bay. 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 (Aug. 4, 2020) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Logan Gregory, left, from Vacaville, Calif., and Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Maggie Hutzky, from Dothan, Ala., both assigned to the forward deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), test a MV-22 Osprey heat exchanger for functionality in the ship’s pneumatic equipment shop. America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners 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 Vincent E. Zline)

SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 17, 2021) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Branham Daniel, from Dalton, Ga., stands by for a replenishment-at-sea with fleet replenishment oiler Henry J. Kaiser-class USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198) aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54). Curtis Wilbur is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Zenaida Roth)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 3, 2020) Lt. Matthew Sindelar, from Shakopee, Minn., records the distance between the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) and the dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10) during an underway replenishment. 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)

U.S. Air Force pilots speak to each other before conducting a familiarization flight in a C-130J Super Hercules during RED FLAG-Alaska 23-1 on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 7, 2022. This exercise provides unique opportunities to integrate various forces into joint, coalition and multilateral training from simulated forward operating bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class J. Michael Peña)

SEA OF JAPAN (Aug. 2, 2021) Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) 3rd Class Yered Quevedomeza, from San Diego, reports a class bravo fire during a Main Space Fire Drill (MSFD) 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)

200801-N-KL617-1067 SASEBO, Japan (Aug. 1, 2020) Sailors heave mooring lines as a landing craft, utility from Navy Beachmaster Unit 7 conducts amphibious operations in the well 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. 3, 2020) Seaman Joclyn Newsom, from Bakersfield, Calif., observes the transfer of fuel from the dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE) to the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) during an underway replenishment. 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 (July 28, 2020) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Clint Woods, from Fairmount, Ind., a member of the shipboard COVID-19 rapid response team, sprays disinfectant on a pallet delivered to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during a replenishment-at-sea with the dry cargo ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11). 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. 9, 2020) Ensign Samuel Quach, from Sugarland, Texas, dials into the damage control communications line during a general quarters 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)

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

PHILIPPINE SEA (March 16, 2021) Fire Controlman (Aegis) 3rd Class Edison Crafts, from Poway, Calif., monitors air targets from the combat information center aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65). Benfold is assigned to Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Deanna Gonzales)

EAST CHINA SEA (July 28, 2020) A close-in weapons system is fired during a live-fire exercise aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of America Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, and serves as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Taylor DiMartino)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 10, 2021) Gunnery Sgt. Ronald Quinn, from Wilmington, N.C., supervises flight deck operations aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) during a replenishment-at-sea with dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3). New Orleans, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kelby Sanders)

SASEBO, Japan (Aug. 8, 2020) Sailors rotate a handbrake to release the anchor as the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) drops anchor. 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)

SEA OF JAPAN (Aug. 3, 2020) Sailors await the landing of an MH-53 Sea Dragon helicopter from Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 14 (HM-14) onboard the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) for landing. 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)

OKINAWA, Japan (Aug. 28, 2020) Marines and independent duty corpsmen 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). 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)

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii (Jan. 13, 2020) - Commander U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) Adm. Phil Davidson, and Japan’s Minister of Defense, His Excellency Tarō Kōno, are piped aboard during an honors ceremony at USINDOPACOM headquarters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Clint Davis) 200113-N-PW716-0025

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EAST CHINA SEA (Nov. 2, 2021) Sailors aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) conduct jubilee patch training during a rescue and assistance drill. Dewey is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Justin Stack)

SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 17, 2021) Sailors prepare for a replenishment-at-sea with fleet replenishment oiler Henry J. Kaiser-class USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198) aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54). Curtis Wilbur is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Zenaida Roth)

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)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 3, 2020) Sailors and Marines with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) approach pallets of stores on the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) as the ship conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10). Germantown, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group assigned to Amphibious Squadron 11, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Taylor DiMartino)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 3, 2020) Engineman 1st Class Terry Murdaugh, center, from, from Ocean Springs, Miss., visually inspects the fuel delivered by the dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10) aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) during a n underway replenishment. 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)

OAHU, Hawaii-- World War II era warbirds fly in formation over Oahu Sept. 1, 2020, for the 75th Anniversary of the End of WWII Commemoration. World War II remains a historic reminder of how the dedicated resolve of allies with a common purpose and shared vision built proven partnerships that endure. Today the U.S. Military continues to stand together with allies and partners in maintaining a Free and Open Indo-Pacific.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sierra Orozco, a loadmaster, and 1st Lt. Ciera White, an intelligence officer, both assigned to the 71st Rescue Squadron, Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, fly 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)

OKINAWA, Japan (Aug. 21, 2020) Seaman Noah Robinson, from Dallas, handles line on the fo’c’sle during a sea and anchor evolution aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit team is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, and serves as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Taylor DiMartino)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 27, 2021) Engineman 3rd Class Derek Cooper, from Big Stone City, S.D., prepares to conduct a fuel tranfer aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) during a replenishment-at-sea with dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3). New Orleans, part of the America 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)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 25, 2020) ) Lt. Cmdr Marissa Mayor, center, from the Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7, Fleet Surgical Team, conducts training with medical department personnel aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18). New Orleans, part of 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 (Feb. 23, 2021) Engineman 2nd Class Garrett Maddox, left, from Mena, Ark., Engineman 2nd Class Billanrow Caladcad, middle, from National City, Calif., and Engineman 3rd Class Derek Cooper, from Big Stone, S.D., take fuel samples 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)

EAST CHINA SEA (July 17, 2020) Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Presley White, from Winter Haven, Fla., left, fires 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)

EAST CHINA SEA (July 28, 2020) Chief Fire Controlman Reynard McNeil Jr., from San Diego, monitors a close-in weapons system as it is fired during a live-fire exercise aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of America Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, and serves as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Taylor DiMartino)

OAHU, Hawaii-- World War II era warbirds fly in formation over Oahu Sept. 1, 2020, for the 75th Anniversary of the End of WWII Commemoration. World War II remains a historic reminder of how the dedicated resolve of allies with a common purpose and shared vision built proven partnerships that endure. Today the U.S. Military continues to stand together with allies and partners in maintaining a Free and Open Indo-Pacific.

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 17, 2020) A CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) takes off from the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, assigned to Amphibious Squadron Eleven, along with the 31st 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 Seaman Matthew Cavenaile)

EAST CHINA SEA (Aug. 6, 2020) Quartermaster 1st Class David Heinonen, from Waldorf, Md., assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), performs a compass calibration check aboard a covered rigid-hull inflatable boat. Germantown, part of America Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, and serves as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Taylor DiMartino)

EAST CHINA SEA (Aug. 6, 2020) A covered rigid-hull inflatable boat is lowered from the starboard side 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 (Feb. 23, 2021) Quartermaster 2nd Class Victoria Peters, from Springfield, Ohio, takes notes in the pilot house of 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 (Jan. 27, 2021) Sailors heave in a line aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) during a replenishment-at-sea with dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3). New Orleans, part of the America 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)

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, performs dirt strip operations at Donnelly Training Area, Alaska, in support of RED FLAG-Alaska 22-2, June 17, 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)

EAST CHINA SEA (July 17, 2020) Lt. Louis Petro, from Weeki Wachee, Fla., stands watch as the tactical action officer 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)

BANGKOK, Thailand (Feb. 14, 2020) - Royal Thai Armed Forces and U.S. Embassy-Bangkok held the Cobra Gold 2020 press conference Feb. 14 at the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters briefing room, Bangkok. CG20 is the 39th annual exercise in the series, which is the largest joint multinational military exercise in the Indo-Pacific region and is an integral part of the U.S. Commitment to strengthen engagement in the region for a free and open Indo-Pacific. It will be held from Feb. 24 – March 6 at various locations throughout the Kingdom of Thailand. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Monik Phan) 200214-A-QK219-0005

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SEA OF JAPAN (July 31, 2021) Seaman Recruit Juan Camacho, from The Dominican Republic uses a pelorus to establish bearing of a surface contact 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)

OKINAWA, Japan (Aug. 28, 2020) Lt. Megs Barron, from Plymouth, Ind., monitors radar on the bridge as the junior officer of the deck during a sea and anchor evolution aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). 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)

EAST CHINA SEA (August 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)

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)

SATTAHIP, Thailand (Feb. 28, 2020) - Royal Thai Marines maneuver through a military operations on urban terrain complex as U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft fly overhead during an amphibious beach landing as part of exercise Cobra Gold 2020 at Hat Yao Beach, Sattahip, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 28, 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 Staff Sgt. Jordan E. Gilbert) 200228-M-RB959-1022

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EAST CHINA SEA (July 28, 2020) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Steven Shoemate, from Lansing, Kan., fires a close-in weapons system (CIWS) from the CIWS local control station during a live-fire exercise aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of America Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, and serves as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Taylor DiMartino)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 19, 2021)

Mineman 3rd Class Brendan Riemrlanglois, from Crandon, Wisconsin, center, relieves Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Wayne Richards III, from Corona, California, as the nozzle man during damage control training evolutions aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18). 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)

SEA OF JAPAN (July 30, 2021) Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Jakob Morgan, from Rossville, Georgia, arranges ammunition for a MK38 25MM during a live-fire gunnery exercise 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)

SEA OF JAPAN (July 30, 2021) Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) fires a MK38 25MM during a live-fire gunnery exercise. Milius is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice RuKiyah Mack)