PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 17, 2022) Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Eduardo Aceves, left, from Indio, Calif., assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), talks through the steps of launching an F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) with Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Elena Gurule, from Rio Rancho, , also assigned to America. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st MEU, is operating in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 17, 2022) Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Eduardo Aceves, left, from Indio, Calif., assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), talks through the steps of launching an F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) with Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Elena Gurule, from Rio Rancho, , also assigned to America. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st MEU, is operating in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
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