PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 23, 2021) The amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) receives pallets of supplies during a replenishment-at-sea with the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6). New Orleans, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility 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. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kelby Sanders)