200129-N-RU810-3014 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 29, 2020) Sailors and Marines aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) prepare CH-53 Super Stallion helicopters, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) for flight on the ship’s flight deck. America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st MEU team, is operating in the 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 Vincent E. Zline/Released)