170810-N-ZS023-043 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Aug. 10, 2017) Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Christopher Rivera, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), inspects the pressure on a magazine sprinkler system in the ship’s magazine during scheduled maintenance. 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 Seaman Vance Hand/Released)