PHILIPPINE SEA (June 3, 2021) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) fuel an F-35B Lightning from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Walter Estrada)