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PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 6, 2022) Marines of Marine Wing Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314 launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) as they provided simulated defense carrier air support for long-range maritime strikes throughout the day and night during amphibious operations in support of Noble Fusion. Noble Fusion highlights that Navy and Marine Corps forward-deployed stand-in naval expeditionary forces can rapidly aggregate Marine Expeditionary Unit/Amphibious Ready Group teams at sea, along with a carrier strike group, as well as other joint force elements and allies, in order to conduct lethal sea-denial training, seize key maritime terrain, guarantee freedom of movement, and create advantage for US, partner and allied forces. Naval Expeditionary forces conduct training throughout the year, in the Indo-Pacific, to maintain readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. Charles Allen/Released)