170813-N-BK384-156 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Aug. 12, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Ryan Sharland, 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) on the flight deck. 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)