PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 31, 2023) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Steven Crisologo, left, from Manila, Philippines, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6), discusses aircraft placement and jet recovery in flight deck control while sailing in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 31. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with Allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Shelby M. Tucker)