PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 15, 2022) The forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) steams toward the dry cargo ship USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7) for a replenishment-at-sea. New Orleans, part of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Desmond Parks)