170819-N-AC254-054 KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia (Aug. 19, 2017) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) clean pad eyes on the ship's flight deck during regular scheduled maintenance. America was in Malaysia to enhance U.S. and Malaysian relations and to experience the culture of the country. 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 2nd Class Alexander A. Ventura II/Released)