170926-M-KN503-011 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 26, 2017) Sailors with the America Amphibious Ready Group prepare an MV-22B Osprey for take off aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). The Osprey is designed for expeditionary assault support, raid operations, cargo lift and support to special warfare. It is capable of vertical takeoff and landing, and short and takeoff and landing (VSTOL). The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit is embarked on the America ARG and is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dusty Kilcrease/Released)