EAST CHINA SEA (June 27, 2022) Culinary Specialist 1st Class Jabrian Johnson, from Dallas, speaks during a Pride Month celebration on the mess decks aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), June 27, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Sypert)