Sailors respond to calls for parts requests in the stock control office aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6).

ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 22, 2017) Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Joseph Thompson, right, from Copperas Cove, Texas, Logistics Specialist 1st Class Scott Brunzell, from Grand Junction, Colo., and Logistics Specialist 1st Class Kevin Smith, from San Diego, all assigned to the supply department aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), respond to calls for parts requests in the stock control office. America is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Vance Hand) File# 171122-N-ZS023-054