SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 8, 2022) Mineman 2nd Class Alan Molina, from Summit, Illinois, assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200). Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan M. Breeden)