200411-N-BT681-1031 EAST CHINA SEA (April 11, 2020) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) guide an SA 330J Puma helicopter as it delivers cargo to the flight deck during a replenishment-at-sea with the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 10) and the fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 196). 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)