170831-N-ZQ712-192 INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 31, 2017) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23 takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during flight operations. 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 Seaman Apprentice Chad Swysgood/Released)

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