200320-N-BT681-1129 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 20, 2020) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conduct a general quarters drill in the hangar bay. 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)