Lt. Cmdr. Chris Auger, public works officer for Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo, speaks during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the 4160V facility on the pier adjacent to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). Modernization of shore support pier service electrical infrastructure will support the first-in-class warship. America, part of Commander, Amphibious Squadron Eleven, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency.