CORAL SEA (July 21, 2021) Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Jesse Kaulia, from Pearl City, Hawaii, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), welds in the ship�s hull maintenance technician shop. America is currently participating in Exercise Talisman Sabre 21. Australian and U.S. Forces combine biannually for Talisman Sabre, a month-long multi-domain exercise that strengthens allied and partner capabilities to respond to the full range of Indo-Pacific security concerns. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matthew Cavenaile)