PACIFIC OCEAN (May 2, 2017) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) prepare to launch a CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (reinforced). The America Amphipious Ready Group is comprised of America, the amphibious dock landing ship, USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) and the amphibious transport dock, USS San Diego (LPD 22). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Chad Swysgood/Released)