171218-N-HT134-041 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 18, 2017) Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) gather on the flight deck to inspect the deck for foreign objects and debris prior to flight operations. America, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU), is 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 Seaman Daniel Pastor/Released)