PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 15, 2022) An EC-255 Super Puma with the Maritime Pre-Positioning Force lifts cargo towards the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS New Orleans (LPD 18) during a replenishment at sea in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 15, 2022. This RAS delivered food, supplies, parts, and mail to Sailors and Marines underway across multiple naval ships. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations 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. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher R. Lape)