PHILIPPINE SEA (July 24, 2024) The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conducts a close-in weapons system (CIWS) live fire during routine operations in Philippine Sea, July 24. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 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 Seaman Kenneth Melseth)