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170724-N-GC965-105 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 24, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Anthony Kolm, a native of Longmont, Colorado, directs an AV-8B Harrier assigned to the "Blacksheep" of Marine Tiltrotor Squadron (reinforced) 161 takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during flight operations. America, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the Indo-Asia Pacific region to strengthen partnerships and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ramon Go/Released)