180120-N-BL637-0020 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 20, 2018) Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) transits the Pacific Ocean near Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson Strike Group is currently operating in the Pacific as part of a regularly scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean M. Castellano/Released)