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PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 11, 2025) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Chief Hammond Crawford, right, from New York City, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) directs an F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 on the flight deck while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 11. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, are underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amy Cocoro Mullins)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 10, 2025) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Air Combat Element (ACE) takes off from the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 10. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, are underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Cole Pursley)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 10, 2025) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Air Combat Element (ACE) takes off from the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 10. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, are underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Cole Pursley)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 10, 2025) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Jaquan Morgan, from New York, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), supervises the flight deck while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 10. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, are underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Cole Pursley)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 10, 2025) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Jaquan Morgan, from New York, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), supervises the flight deck while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 10. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, are underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Cole Pursley)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 10, 2025) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) board an MH-60S Seahawk from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 10. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, are underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Cole Pursley)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 10, 2025) An MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 takes off from the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 10. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, are underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Cole Pursley)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 10, 2025) The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conducts flight operations in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 10. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, are underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Cole Pursley)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 26, 2024) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), and Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare an F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 for takeoff on the ship’s flight deck in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 26, 2024. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, are underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Cole Pursley)

PHILIPPINE SEA (April 2, 2024) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Robert Miller, from Palatka, Florida, guides an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 during take off from the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while conducting routine operations in the Philippine Sea, April 2, 2024. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Cole Pursley)

PHILIPPINE SEA (March 9, 2023) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class John Montano, from Oakdale, Calif., assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20), signals an AH-1Z Cobra helicopter from Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 262 to take off from the ship’s flight deck. Green Bay is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with Allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew Cavenaile)

PHILIPPINE SEA (March 9, 2023) A UH-1Y Huey helicopter from Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 262 takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20). Green Bay is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with Allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew Cavenaile)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 30, 2023) Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) Air Department Sailors transfer a Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (reinforced) AV-8B Harrier from the hangar bay to the ship’s starboard aircraft elevator in preparation for flight operations, Jan. 30, 2023. USS Bataan, Amphibious Squadron 8 (PHIBRON) and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), all part of the Bataan Amphibious Readiness Group (BATARG), are underway participating in a PHIBRON-MEU Integrated Training (PMINT) exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Danilo Reynoso)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 3, 2022) An MH-60S Sea Hawk, from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, Det. 6, lands on the flight deck of forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6) in the Pacific Ocean. America, lead ship of America Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), operates in U.S. 7th Fleet to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cole Pursley)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 3, 2022) Sailors assigned to forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6), conduct a foreign object debris walk down before flight operations while sailing in the Pacific Ocean. America, lead ship of America Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), operates in U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cole Pursley)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 3, 2022) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Christian Lyman, right, from Verona, Ky., and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Parker McClean, from Spokane, Wash., both assigned to forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6), signal an MH-60S Sea Hawk, from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, Det. 6, to take off from the ship’s flight deck while sailing in the Pacific Ocean. America, lead ship of America Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), operates in U.S. 7th Fleet to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cole Pursley)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 3, 2022) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Christian Lyman, right, from Verona, Ky., and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Parker McClean, left, from Spokane, Wash., both assigned to forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6) signal an MH-60S Sea Hawk, from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, Det. 6, to land on the ship’s flight deck while sailing in the Pacific Ocean. America, lead ship of America Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), operates in U.S. 7th Fleet to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cole Pursley)

EAST CHINA SEA (Sept. 17, 2022) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Joseph Barrios, from Miami, assigned to forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6), watches as America sails with amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) during a formation steaming exercise while sailing in the East China Sea. America, lead ship of America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in U.S. 7th Fleet to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cole Pursley)

EAST CHINA SEA (Sept. 17, 2022) Forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6) sails toward amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) during a formation steaming exercise while sailing in the East China Sea. America, lead ship of America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in U.S. 7th Fleet to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cole Pursley)

EAST CHINA SEA (Sept. 17, 2022) Sailors assigned to forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6) observe the flight deck as part of the crash and salvage while America sails toward amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) during a formation steaming exercise while sailing in the East China Sea. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in U.S. 7th Fleet to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cole Pursley)