170509-N-ZQ712-0113 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 9, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Paul Clark signals an MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). The America Amphibious Ready Group are conducting a composite training unit exercise off the coast of Southern California in preparation for a deployment later this year. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Chad Swysgood/Released)