200204-N-BT681-1068 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 4, 2020) Aircrew Survival Equipmentman 2nd Class Marcus Jones, from Richmond, Virginia, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conducts maintenance on life preservers in the ship’s aviation survival equipment shop. America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit 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 Seaman Jonathan Berlier/Released)