PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 25, 2020) The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) transits the Philippine Sea. The America Amphibious Ready Group, assigned to Amphibious Squadron Eleven, 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 Seaman Matthew Cavenaile)