USS Germantown (LSD 42) transits in formation with USS America (LHA 6).
PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 25, 2020) Chief Quartermaster Sonexay Phommalinh, from Ansonia, Conn., stands on the port bridge wing of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) as the ship is underway in formation with the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), left, and the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18). Germantown, 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 Taylor DiMartino) 200825-N-CL550-1342