NAVAL BASE GUAM (Oct. 1, 2020) Col. Michael Nakonieczny (left), commanding officer of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), observes the interior during a tour of the Mark VI patrol boat. The Mark VI is a class of boat in service with the U.S. Navy and is designed to patrol riverine and littoral waters. America, flagship of Expeditionary Strike Group 7, along with the 31st MEU, is operating in the 7th fleet area of operations 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. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brienna Tuck)