180120-N-HT134-072 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 20, 2018) The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) steams through the Pacific Ocean. The amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) is part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). It is returning from a 7-month deployment to the U.S. 3rd, 5th and 7th fleet areas of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Daniel Pastor/Released)