Lieutenant Gabby Gette, an Erie native, is working aboard the USS America. 

She was assigned the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship, where she was tasked with filing down a sailor's temporary filling. 

The USS America is the lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group and is currently operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. The U.S. 7th Fleet is the Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet and plays a critical role in maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The fleet regularly collaborates with allies and partners to ensure stability and security in the area.

This operation highlights the ongoing efforts of the U.S. Navy to support its personnel and maintain readiness while fostering international cooperation in the region.