PHILIPPINE SEA (April 23, 2022) Capt. Amy Bauernschmidt, right, commanding officer of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), welcomes Vice Adm. Karl Thomas, commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, left, on the flight deck of Abraham Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Javier Reyes)