PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 19, 2022) Sailors handle a phone and distance line during replenishment-at-sea operations aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Jan. 19, 2022. Operating as part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ESX ARG) is conducting training to preserve and protect a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Isaak Martinez)