200301-N-VE240-1274 GULF OF THAILAND (March 1, 2020) The amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) approaches the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 14) and the fleet replenishment oilier USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) for replenishment-at-sea in support of Exercise Cobra Gold 2020, March 1, 2020. America Expeditionary Strike Group-31st Marine Expeditionary Unit is participating in Cobra Gold 20, the largest theater security cooperation exercise in the Indo-Pacific Region and an integral part of the U.S. commitment to strengthen engagement in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rufus Hucks/Released)