SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 27, 2021) The Henry J. Kaiser-class replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AO-198) approaches the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67) during a replenishment-at-sea, Oct. 27, 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 1st Class Rawad Madanat)