190813-N-QD718-0197 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 13, 2019) The fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) transits the Philippine Sea prior to a replenishment-at-sea. John Ericsson is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Toni Burton/Released)