U.S. Pacific Fleet
200907-N-IO312-1046
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 7, 2020) Damage Controlman Fireman Dominic A. Whittle, from Fresno, Calif., assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), connects a primary air supply hose during a damage control drill. America, flagship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, assigned to Amphibious Squadron Eleven, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Matthew Cavenaile)
200907-N-IO312-1046
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 7, 2020) Damage Controlman Fireman Dominic A. Whittle, from Fresno, Calif., assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), connects a primary air supply hose during a damage control drill. America, flagship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, assigned to Amphibious Squadron Eleven, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Matthew Cavenaile)