200403-N-RU810-2186 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 3, 2020) Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) prepare a CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) for takeoff. 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 3rd Class Vincent E. Zline/Released)