PACIFIC OCEAN (July 31, 2017) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Jared Beasley, a native of Luther, Oklahoma, signals a MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23 for take-off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). 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.

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