Jul 14 2021

210713-N-IO312-1156

Seaman Matthew Cavenaile

SOLOMON SEA (July 13, 2021) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) download inert ordnance from an F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during flight operations. America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 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 3rd Class Matthew Cavenaile)

Jul 14 2021

210713-N-IO312-1153

Seaman Matthew Cavenaile

SOLOMON SEA (July 13, 2021) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) download inert ordnance from an F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during flight operations. America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 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 3rd Class Matthew Cavenaile)

Jul 14 2021

210713-N-IO312-1141

Seaman Matthew Cavenaile

SOLOMON SEA (July 13, 2021) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepare to download inert ordnance from an F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during flight operations. America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 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 3rd Class Matthew Cavenaile)

Jul 14 2021

210713-N-IO312-1104

Seaman Matthew Cavenaile

SOLOMON SEA (July 13, 2021) An F-35B Lighting II fighter aircraft from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) launches off the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during flight operations. America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 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 3rd Class Matthew Cavenaile)

Jul 14 2021

210713-N-IO312-1043

Seaman Matthew Cavenaile

SOLOMON SEA (July 13, 2021) An MV-22B Osprey from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) lands on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 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 3rd Class Matthew Cavenaile)

Jul 12 2021

210708-N-BX791-1092

Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Thomas Contant

PHILIPPINE SEA (July 9, 2021) Sailors assigned to forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) practice firefighting techniques during a damage control drill. America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 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 Thomas Contant)