PACIFIC OCEAN (July 23, 2017) Capt. Pete Collins, the commanding officer aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22), looks through the Mark 3 Mod 5 binoculars at the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while transiting the Pacific Ocean. San Diego is part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, which is operating in the Indo-Asia Pacific region to strengthen partnerships and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Justin A. Schoenberger/Released)