191206-N-BT681-1033 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 6, 2019) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) prepare to receive the ship in Sasebo, Japan. America is assigned to Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 11 and will serve as the flagship for Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7 while conducting routine operations in the western Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jonathan Berlier/Released)