170729-N-AC254-144 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 29, 2017) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) remove the high-line off the ship’s connective replenishment station during a replenishment-at-sea with the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8). America and its amphibious ready group are 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 2nd Alexander A. Ventura II/Released)