170810-N-AC254-476 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Aug. 10, 2017) Marines assigned to the combat cargo department aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) transport a patient off a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced) during a casualty evacuation drill on the ship’s flight deck. America, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, 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 2nd Class Alexander A. Ventura II/Released)