200416-N-RU810-1023 EAST CHINA SEA (April 16, 2020) A laser cutter cuts face masks out of a shirt in the machine repair shop of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship of America Expeditionary Unit, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit team is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and to 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)