170821-N-AC254-111 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Aug. 21, 2017) Sailors assigned to the air department aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) preps an MV-22 Osprey assigned to the “Greyhawks” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced) for take off on the ship’s flight deck. 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. Ven

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170821-N-AC254-111 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Aug. 21, 2017) Sailors assigned to the air department aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) preps an MV-22 Osprey assigned to the “Greyhawks” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced) for take off on the ship’s flight deck. 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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