PHILIPPINE SEA (March 7, 2021) U.S. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct a boat assault force drill along side the dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), Mar. 7, 2021. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of Amphibious Squadron 11 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 Cpl. Brandon Salas)