170515-N-ZQ712-0087 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 15, 2017) An MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 161 departs the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). The ship and it's 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)