200420-N-KL617-1015 SASEBO, Japan (April 20, 2020) Sailors aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) stage ordnance during an ammunition evolution. New Orleans, part of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit team, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serves as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kelby Sanders/Released)