200415-N-RU810-1135 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 15, 2020) Marines assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Battalion Landing Team 15 participate in a fast rope exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship of America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit team is operating in the 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)