170227-N-JH668-0284 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 27, 2017) Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 3, Rear Adm. Cathal O'Connor speaks to the crew of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during an all-hands call. During the visit Connor toured the ship and spoke to the crew about expectations for deployment later this year. America is an aviation centric amphibious assault ship that supports Marine aviation requirements, from small-scale contingency operations of an expeditionary strike group to forcible entry missions in major theaters of war. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kyle Hafer/Released)