PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 26 2020) Capt. Rich Lebron, commander of Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 11, middle left, discusses maritime raiding tactics and capabilities with Capt. Brian Schrum, commanding officer of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18), middle right, New Orleans Command Master Chief Sean Snyder, left, and Maj. Brock Lennon, right, during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise. New Orleans, 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 security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kelby Sanders)