200721-N-AJ005-1146 PHILIPPINE SEA (July 21, 2020) The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and Australian Defense Force (ADF) ships transit the Philippine Sea. Tri-lateral exercises between JSMDF, ADF and U.S. Navy support shared goals of peace and stability while enhancing regional security and the right of all nations to trade, communicate, and choose their destiny in a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cody Beam/Released)