170731-N-BK384-212 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 31, 2017) Marines assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced) prepare to hook a cargo pendant on a UH-1Y Venom helicopter assigned to VMM-161 on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22). 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)