CORAL SEA (July 27, 2021) Sailors aboard the forward-deployed the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) secure the phone-and-distance line during a fueling-at-sea with the Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Ballarat (FFH 155) in support of Talisman Sabre 21. Australian and U.S. Forces combine biennially for Talisman Sabre, a month-long multi-domain exercise that strengthens allied and partner capabilities to respond to the full range of Indo-Pacific security concerns. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Doan)