PHILIPPINE SEA (June 12, 2021) A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Huey approaches the flight deck during a multilateral exercise involving Sailors and Marines the amphibious transport dock USS New Orleans (LPD 18), the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHD 6), the dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. 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 Desmond Parks)