PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 6, 2021) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Chase Bice, from Houston, directs the landing of an MH-60S helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18). New Orleans, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, 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)