171220-N-ZS023-068 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 20, 2017) Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Lester Carrillo, a Los Angeles native, assigned to the weapons department aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), loads 25mm rounds into a Mark 38 Mod. II machine gun system on the starboard weather deck in preparation for a live fire exercise. 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 Commun

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171220-N-ZS023-068 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 20, 2017) Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Lester Carrillo, a Los Angeles native, assigned to the weapons department aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), loads 25mm rounds into a Mark 38 Mod. II machine gun system on the starboard weather deck in preparation for a live fire exercise. 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 3rd Class Vance Hand/Released)

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