Sailors perform MH-60S helicopter maintenance aboard USS America

STRAIT OF MALACCA (Aug. 28, 2017) - Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Juan Diaz, a native of Mcallen, Texas, assigned to the "Wildcards"of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23 aboard the amphibious assualt ship USS America (LHA 6), services the main rotor head of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter on the ship's flight deck as part of regular scheduled maintenance. America, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the Indo-Asia Pacific region to strengthen partnerships and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Vance Hand/Released) 170828-N-ZS023-025

 

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