170731-N-AC254-070 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 31, 2017) Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) fire M4 Carbines as part of security reaction force qualifications during a live-fire exercise. 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 Class Alexander A. Ventura II/Released)