191008-N-ZQ712-1595 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 8, 2019) Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) steams forward in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The U.S Navy and Marine Corps continue to combine efforts to refine and strengthen the fundamental amphibious capabilities and reinforce the Navy and Marine Corps team. America is at sea conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chad Swysgood/Released)