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170723-N-BK384-619 by U.S. Pacific Fleet Via Flickr: PACIFIC OCEAN (July 23, 2017) The amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), transits the Pacific into the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. America, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the Indo-Asia Pacific region to strengthen partnerships and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Justin A. Schoenberger/Released)

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170503-N-BK384-093 by U.S. Pacific Fleet Via Flickr: PACIFIC OCEAN (May 3, 2017) Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Angus Moss, a native of Columbus, Indiana, handles a CH-53 Super Stallion, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (reinforced) during the Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX).More than 1,800 Sailors and 2,600 Marines assigned to the America Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are currently conducting COMPTUEX off the coast of Southern California in preparation for the ARG's deployment later this year. The America ARG is comprised of San Diego, the amphibious dock landing ship, USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52), and the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Justin A. Schoenberger/Released)