150218-N-FR671-038 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 18, 2015) Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Shavontay Connor, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), prepares to perform maintenance on life preserver pouches. America is the first ship of its class and is optimized for Marine Corps aviation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan Colon/Released)