PHILLIPINE SEA (Jan. 20, 2022) Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Daniel Garcia, from San Bernardino, Calif., assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), signals the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202) during a connected replenishment-at-sea. America, lead ship 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 Seaman Cole Pursley)