PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 6, 2022) Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) secure the anchor chain during an anchor drop test in the ships fo’c’sle. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, 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 3rd Class Thomas B. Contant)