U.S. Pacific Fleet
210110-N-BT681-1035
PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 10, 2021) Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Akiel Mayers, from Ann Arbor, Mich., assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), launches an F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) on the ship’s flight deck. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st MEU, 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.
210110-N-BT681-1035
PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 10, 2021) Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Akiel Mayers, from Ann Arbor, Mich., assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), launches an F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) on the ship’s flight deck. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st MEU, 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.