PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 10, 2020) Sailors conducting a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) exercise in a rigid-hull inflatable boat from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), right, board Landing Craft, Utility 1666, assigned to Naval Beach Unit 7, which simulates a vessel of interest. Germantown, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group assigned to Amphibious Squadron 11, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, and serve 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)