171206-N-HT134-017 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 6, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Steven Jones, a native of Memphis, Tenn., paints the side of the island aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is the flagship for the America Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 15th MEU, is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Seaman Daniel Pastor /Released)

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