170819-N-AC254-054 KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia (Aug. 19, 2017) Sailors assigned to the air department aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) cleans pad eyes on the ship’s flight deck as part of regular scheduled maintenance. America, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the Indo-Asia Pacific region to strengthen partnerships and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alexander A. Ventura II/Released)

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