PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 2, 2023) Civilian contractors embarked with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit stand a V-BAT drone aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 2, 2023. The V-BAT is an autonomous drone used for surveillance and reconnaissance. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Amphibious Ready Group 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 stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andrew King)