Edward Guenley

The 7th Fleet is a fleet of the United States Navy based in the Pacific Ocean. It is the largest of the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed fleets and is responsible for conducting naval operations in support of U.S. national interests in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The fleet is headquartered in Yokosuka, Japan and consists of over 60 ships, 300 aircraft, and 40,000 Navy and Marine Corps personnel. The 7th Fleet plays a critical role in promoting stability and security in the region through exercises, patrols, and partnerships with allied nations.

USS Point Defiance (LSD-31) was a Thomaston-class dock landing ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1955. Throughout her service, she played a vital role in amphibious operations, including significant participation during the Vietnam War, where she transported troops, vehicles, and equipment to support combat missions. The ship also contributed to various training exercises and humanitarian missions in the Pacific region. After decades of distinguished service, USS Point Defiance was decommissioned in 1983 and subsequently struck from the Naval Vessel Register.