PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 1, 2022) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Donald Elliott, from Kansas City, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), spots an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 85 on the ship’s flight deck during an exercise. America, flag ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility 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 Matthew Cavenaile)