EAST CHINA SEA (June 2, 2023) The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) is underway with the Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Anzac (FFH 150) during a formation steaming exercise in the East China Sea, June 2. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 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 3rd Class Thomas B. Contant)