Fueling At Sea between USS Charleston (LCS 18) and USS America (LHA 6)

210823-N-WU807-1076 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 23, 2021) Mineman 2nd Class Santiago Lopez, from Bronx, N.Y., stands by for the shot line from America class amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during a fueling at sea aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), Aug. 23. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with 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 2nd Class Adam Butler)