170731-N-AC254-159 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 31, 2017) Chief Gunner's Mate Alishia Prescott, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), proctors a security reaction force qualification live-fire exercise on the ship’s port elevator. 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)