PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 2, 2022) Sailors practice rescuing a casualty during a crash and salvage drill on the flight deck of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Portland (LPD 27), Feb. 2, 2022. Portland, part of the USS Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), along with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with alliances and partners and serve as a ready response force to ensure maritime security and a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Devin Kates)