USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) hosts the Philippines Navy during a VERTREP

SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 15, 2023) U.S. Navy Sailors and Philippines Sailors spectate from the port bridge wing aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) as an EC-225 Super Puma helicopter takes off from the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Carl Brasher (T-AKE 7) during a vertical replenishment-at-sea. Commander, Task Force 73 (CTF) in coordination with Military Sealift Command Far East (MSC FE) refuels and resupplies deployed naval forces, along with regional Allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Colby A. Mothershead)