170731-N-BK384-043 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 31, 2017) Aviation Boatswain Mate Handling 3rd Class Esmerelda Hernandez, assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22), directs a UH-1Y Venom helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced). 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)