PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 22, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) steams in formation with the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). Operating as part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, Spruance and America are conducting training to preserve and protect a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cole Pursley)