PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 24, 2022) Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Maci Sternod, from Reno, Nevada, left, fires an M240B light machine gun during a crew serve weapons shoot aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Aug. 24, 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)