170829-M-MW401-048 INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 29, 2017) An MV-22B Osprey assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (15th MEU) Aviation Combat Element takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). The 15th MEU and America Amphibious Ready Group are operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance partnerships and serve as a ready-response capability for any type of contingency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Pruitt/Released)