170507-N-LD343-0004 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 7, 2017) Rear

170507-N-LD343-0004 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 7, 2017) Rear Adm. Ross Myers, Commander, Carrier Strike Group 15, passes through the ceremonial red, white and blue sideboys as he departs the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) following a scheduled visit. More than 1,800 Sailors and 2,600 Marines assigned to the America Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are currently conducting a Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of Southern California in preparation for the ARG’s deployment later this year. The America ARG 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 1st Class Demetrius Kennon/Released)