U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan D. Berlier ()
SASEBO, Japan (July 15, 2022) Rear Adm. Derek Trinque, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 7, speaks with Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6) in the ship’s hangar bay. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
