200115-N-ZS023-1036 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 15, 2020) Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Akiel Mayers, from Ann Arbor, Michigan, signals an F-35B Lightning II assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) to take off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st MEU team, is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stabil
200115-N-ZS023-1036 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 15, 2020) Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Akiel Mayers, from Ann Arbor, Michigan, signals an F-35B Lightning II assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) to take off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st MEU team, is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Vance Hand)
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