U.S. Pacific Fleet
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EAST CHINA SEA (Nov. 03, 2021) The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) steams along with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship JS Ise (DDH 118) during a formation exercise. America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, along with the 31st MEU, is operating in U.S. 7th Fleet to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Thomas B. Contant)
211103-N-BX791-1042
EAST CHINA SEA (Nov. 03, 2021) The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) steams along with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship JS Ise (DDH 118) during a formation exercise. America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, along with the 31st MEU, is operating in U.S. 7th Fleet to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Thomas B. Contant)