SUBIC BAY, Philippines (March 25, 2024) Chief Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Electrical) Johnny Lara, right, from San Diego, and Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Electrical) 1st Class Rogelio Garcia, from Garcia, California, seal a fuel line during refueling operations aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Mobile (LCS 26) in Subic Bay, Philippines, March 25, 2024. Mobile, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jen S. Martinez)