PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 25 2020) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), left, and the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) maneuver in formation during a maneuvering exercise, as seen from the bridge wing of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18). New Orleans, part of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 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 security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kelby Sanders)