SASEBO, Japan (July 11, 2022) Seaman Antonio Ruiz, from San Diego, assigned to the forward-deployed assault carrier USS America (LHA 6), heaves around the line. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, 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 Amy Mullins)