PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 14, 2020) Sailors securely connect a fuel line before receiving fuel from the dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11) during an underway replenishment aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18). New Orleans, 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 Yeoman 2nd Class Mike Canales)