Taking Flight
Aircraft from 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) conduct flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in the Philippine Sea, March 26, 2020. USS America and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit team are 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.
(U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jomark A. Almazan)
Source: U.S. Marine Corps (video statements)