170512-N-ZQ712-0043 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 12, 2017) Aviation

170512-N-ZQ712-0043 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 12, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Jose Tejeda, a native of San Jose, California, dons an aviation firefighting proximity suit during simulated bunker drills on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). More than 1,800 Sailors and 2,600 Marines assigned to the America Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 15th MEU 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. 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 Seaman Apprentice Chad Swysgood/Released)