SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 9, 2022) U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Blake Bowen, from Spring Dale, Arkansas, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) participates in a fast rope training evolution aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Sept. 9, 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 1st Class Peter Burghart)