PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 19, 2021) The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Murasame-class destroyer JS Ikazuchi (DD 107) conducts a passing honors ceremony with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Sept. 19, 2021. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonteil Johnson)