171104-N-ZS023-005 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Nov. 4, 2017) Sailors assigned to deck department aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), man the helm and leehelm in the bridge. America is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Vance Hand/Released)