191005-N-NB544-1061

191005-N-NB544-1061 SUBIC BAY, Philippines (Oct. 5, 2019) Lt. Andrew Lagayada, from San Diego, stands watch in the command control center aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) as the ship arrives in Subic Bay, Philippines. John P. Murtha is currently on its first deployment and part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) team and is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies, and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kyle Carlstrom/Released)