180202-N-RG360-0024 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 2, 2018) The amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) transits San Diego Bay while returning to its Naval Base San Diego homeport following their first operational deployment. America, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is returning from a regularly scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific and Middle East. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Pacific region routinely for more than 70 years promoting peace and security. (U.S. Navy photo by Melissa K. Russell/Released)