200629-N-BT681-1011 SASEBO, Japan (June 29, 2020) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conduct morning quarters in the hangar bay. America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 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 maintain security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jonathan Berlier/Released)