PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 26, 2021) U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Daniel Lemon, from Middletown, Connecticut, swims away from a simulated mine during mine countermeasure training in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 26, 2021. The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit is operating aboard ships of the 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 Sgt. Danny Gonzalez)