PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 4, 2021) Seaman Jabaree Milner, left, from Paterson, N.J., Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Chase Bice, middle, from Houston, and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Brian Bickmeier, from Los Angeles show the crew of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 12 (HSC 12) "Golden Falcons" that chocks and chains have been removed and the aircraft may soon launch on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18). New Orleans, part of Amphibious Squadron 11 (CPR 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 Kelby Sanders)