U.S. Pacific Fleet
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EAST CHINA SEA (Sept. 17, 2022) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Leah James, from Mobile, Ala., assigned to forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6), watches as amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) sails alongside America during a formation steaming exercise in the East China Sea. America, lead ship of America Amphibious Ready Group, 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 region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cole Pursley)
220917-N-FC892-1426
EAST CHINA SEA (Sept. 17, 2022) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Leah James, from Mobile, Ala., assigned to forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6), watches as amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) sails alongside America during a formation steaming exercise in the East China Sea. America, lead ship of America Amphibious Ready Group, 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 region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cole Pursley)