200409-N-VE240-1111 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 9, 2020) An F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) approaches before landing aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group and 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 1st Class Rufus Hucks/Released)