180712-N-OU129-348 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 12, 2018) Capt. Erwin Lao, commanding officer of the expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Millinocket (T-EPF 3), and 3rd Officer Austin Skerritt observe the movements of the Philippine navy landing platform dock ship BRP Tarlac (LD-601) during a simulated replenishment-at-sea as a part of the at-sea portion of Maritime Training Activity (MTA) Sama Sama 2018. The week-long engagement focuses on the full spectrum of naval capabilities and is designed to strengthen the close partnership between both navies while cooperatively ensuring maritime security, stability and prosperity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Fulton/Released)