LUZON STRAIT (Sept. 05, 2020) - The amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) transits the Luzon Strait with the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) on the horizon. New Orleans, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group assigned to Amphibious Squadron 11, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the 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. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kelby San

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LUZON STRAIT (Sept. 05, 2020) - The amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) transits the Luzon Strait with the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) on the horizon. New Orleans, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group assigned to Amphibious Squadron 11, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the 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. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kelby Sanders)

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