171120-N-ZS023-032 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 20, 2017) Electronics Technician 2nd Class Jason Sandall, a native of St. George, Utah, assigned to the command, control, computers, communication, combat systems and intelligence department aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), records himself reading a book to his children in the ship’s library as part of the United Through Reading program. The command religious ministries department manages the United Through Reading program to offer Sailors and Marines an opportunity to connect with their family through video recording services while on deployment. 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)