200412-M-WB494-1015 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 12, 2020) Lt. Cmdr. Jason Weatherwax, a chaplain with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), applauds after baptizing Sgt. Elizabeth Kruggel, a landing support Marine with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and native of Medina, Ohio, during an Easter service aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). While underway, chaplains aboard the America host services of various religions and denominations for the Marines and Sailors on board. The Navy Chaplain Corps consists of over 800 chaplains from over 100 faith groups, meeting the needs of Marines and Sailors of different beliefs. America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st MEU 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. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Cantrell/Released)