INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 30, 2017) Aviation Boatswain Mate Handling Airman Ryan Sharland, from Newport Beach, Calif., directs a AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (reinforced), on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22). San Diego, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 15th MEU, 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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