PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 22, 2022) Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 1st Class Bryce Nelson, from Santee, California, observes flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship. USS Tripoli (LHA 7) from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, Aug. 22, 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)