EAST CHINA SEA (June 30, 2021) Airman Jacob Davidson, from San Antonio, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS (LHA 6), moves a CH-53E through the ship's hangar bay. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, 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 3rd Class Jonathan D. Berlier)