191206-N-RU810-1015 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 6, 2019) Sailors man the rails as the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) arrives at Sasebo, Japan to join the forward-deployed naval forces. 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 3rd Class Vincent E. Zline/Released)