200202-N-RU810-1042 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 2, 2020) Airman Emeka Ikezu, left, from Houston, and Airman Angelina Powell, from San Antonio, Texas, both assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), signal a handler 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 defense peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Vincent E. Zline/Released)