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Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Courtney Lavallee, assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), uses a machinist scribe in the metalsmith shop to clean a metal hinge.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 12, 2014) Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Courtney Lavallee, assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), uses a machinist scribe in the metalsmith shop to clea More

Retired Lt. Cmdr. Richard Nowatzki, who served on board the aircraft carrier USS Hornet (CV 8) during the 1942 Battle of Midway, speaks to the crew of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6)

SAN DIEGO (Jun. 03, 2016) Retired Lt. Cmdr. Richard Nowatzki, who served on board the aircraft carrier USS Hornet (CV 8) during the 1942 Battle of Midway, speaks to the crew of the amphibious assault ship USS A More

Capt. Robert A. Hall, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), introduces guest speaker and USS Arizona survivor Lauren F. Bruner, during an all-hands call in the ship's hangar bay.

SAN DIEGO (Oct. 23, 2014) Capt. Robert A. Hall, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), introduces guest speaker and USS Arizona survivor Lauren F. Bruner, during an all-hands cal More

Capt. Robert A. Hall, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), describes the ship's capabilities to USS Arizona survivor Lauren F. Bruner, during a tour of the flight deck.

SAN DIEGO (Oct. 23, 2014) Capt. Robert A. Hall, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), describes the ship's capabilities to USS Arizona survivor Lauren F. Bruner, during a tour o More

Lauren F. Bruner, USS Arizona survivor, talks to Sailors and Marines assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) about his experiences during the attack on Pearl Harbor.

SAN DIEGO (Oct. 23, 2014) Lauren F. Bruner, USS Arizona survivor, talks to Sailors and Marines assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) about his experiences during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Br More

Sailors assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) man the rails as the ship departs Huntington Ingalls shipyard in Pascagoula, Miss.

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Jul. 11, 2014) Sailors assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) man the rails as the ship departs Huntington Ingalls shipyard in Pascagoula, Miss. for its maiden voy More

Sailors assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) man the rails as the ship departs Huntington Ingalls shipyard in Pascagoula, Miss.

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Jul. 11, 2014) Sailors assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) man the rails as the ship departs Huntington Ingalls shipyard in Pascagoula, Miss. for its maiden voy More

Sailors assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) man the rails as the ship departs Huntington Ingalls shipyard in Pascagoula, Miss., for its maiden voyage.

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Jul. 11, 2014) Sailors assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) man the rails as the ship departs Huntington Ingalls shipyard in Pascagoula, Miss., for its maiden vo More

Lt. Timothy Sheptock, security officer of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), monitors the horizon for surface contacts as the ship departs Huntington Ingalls shipyard in Pascagoula, Miss.

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Jul. 11, 2014) Lt. Timothy Sheptock, security officer of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), monitors the horizon for surface contacts as the ship departs Huntington Ingal More

Sailors assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) man the rails as the ship prepares to depart Huntington Ingalls shipyard in Pascagoula, Miss., for its maiden voyage.

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Jul. 11, 2014) Sailors assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) man the rails as the ship prepares to depart Huntington Ingalls shipyard in Pascagoula, Miss., for it More

)Sailors clear the area after attaching a cargo hook to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter during a vertical replenishment on the flight deck of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6).

GULF OF MEXICO (Jul. 11, 2014) Sailors clear the area after attaching a cargo hook to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter during a vertical replenishment on the flight deck of the future amphibious assault ship USS A More

An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter takes off from the flight deck of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during flight operations.

GULF OF MEXICO (Jul. 11, 2014) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter takes off from the flight deck of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during flight operations. America is conducting Air Certific More

Sailors man the rails aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as the ship prepares to depart Huntington Ingalls shipyard in Pascagoula, Miss., for its maiden voyage.

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Jul. 11, 2014) Sailors man the rails aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as the ship prepares to depart Huntington Ingalls shipyard in Pascagoula, Miss., for its mai More

Sailors plot the course as the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) departs Huntington Ingalls shipyard in Pascagoula, Miss.

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Jul. 11, 2014) Lt. Cmdr. Bryan Cable, navigation officer, left, and Quartermaster 1st Class Andrew Sanders plot the course as the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) departs Hu More

Sailors assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) man the rails as the ship departs Huntington Ingalls shipyard in Pascagoula, Miss.

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Jul. 11, 2014) Sailors assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) man the rails as the ship departs Huntington Ingalls shipyard in Pascagoula, Miss. for its maiden voy More

The future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) is saluted as it departs Huntington Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Miss.

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Jul. 11, 2014) The future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) is saluted as it departs Huntington Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Miss. America is scheduled to transit the U.S. S More

Sailors assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) man the rails as the ship departs Huntington Ingalls shipyard in Pascagoula, Miss., for its maiden voyage.

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Jul. 11, 2014) Sailors assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) man the rails as the ship departs Huntington Ingalls shipyard in Pascagoula, Miss., for its maiden vo More

Sailors assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) man the rails as the ship prepares to depart Huntington Ingalls shipyard in Pascagoula, Miss.

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Jul. 11, 2014) Sailors assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) man the rails as the ship prepares to depart Huntington Ingalls shipyard in Pascagoula, Miss. for it More

An MV-22 Osprey takes off from the flight deck of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during flight operations.

GULF OF MEXICO (Jul. 11, 2014) An MV-22 Osprey takes off from the flight deck of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during flight operations. America is conducting Air Certification, the fin More

An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter lands on the flight deck of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during flight operations.

CARIBBEAN SEA (Jul. 14, 2014) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter lands on the flight deck of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during flight operations. America is the first ship of its class, r More

Capt. Robert A. Hall Jr., commanding officer of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), speaks to Sailors and Marines during an all-hands call.

CARIBBEAN SEA (Jul. 14, 2014) Capt. Robert A. Hall Jr., commanding officer of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), speaks to Sailors and Marines during an all-hands call. The ship is schedule More

Culinary Specialists prepare garnishes for a reception aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6).

CARIBBEAN SEA (Jul. 15, 2014) Culinary Specialists prepare garnishes for a reception aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is traveling through the U.S. Southern Command and U.S More

Gen. John F. Kelly answers questions from media during a press conference aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6).

CARTAGENA, Colombia (Jul. 17, 2014) Gen. John F. Kelly, commander of U.S. Southern Command, Gen. Juan Pablo Rodrguez Barragan, commander of Colombian Military Forces, Colombia's Minister of Defense Juan Carlos More

Colombian dignitaries, military officials and distinguished guests joined Sailors and Marines aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during a reception in the hangar bay.

CARTAGENA, Colombia (Jul. 17, 2014) Colombian dignitaries, military officials and distinguished guests joined Sailors and Marines aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during a reception in More

Marine Sgt. Adrian Trujillo coaches load and reload procedures to a Colombian marine

COVENAS, Colombia (Jul. 17, 2014) Marine Sgt. Adrian Trujillo, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) South, coaches load and reload procedures to a Colombian marine at the Internati More

Culinary Specialist Seaman Brittany Schneider, right, serves Expeditionary Strike Group 3 Command Master Chief Rosa Wilson, embarked aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6).

CARTAGENA, Colombia (Jul. 17, 2014) Culinary Specialist Seaman Brittany Schneider, right, serves Expeditionary Strike Group 3 Command Master Chief Rosa Wilson, embarked aboard the future amphibious assault ship More

Capt. Michael Baze, left, executive officer of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), speaks with Colombian military leaders on the flight deck.

CARTAGENA, Colombia (Jul. 17, 2014) Capt. Michael Baze, left, executive officer of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), speaks with Colombian military leaders on the flight deck. America is t More

Colombian dignitaries, military officials and distinguished guests joined Sailors and Marines aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during a reception in the hangar bay.

CARTAGENA, Colombia (Jul. 17, 2014) Colombian dignitaries, military officials and distinguished guests joined Sailors and Marines aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during a receptio More

Rear Adm. Frank L. Ponds, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 3, welcomes Gen. Juan Pablo Rodrguez Barragan, commander, Colombian Military Forces, aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6).

CARTAGENA, Colombia (Jul. 17, 2014) Rear Adm. Frank L. Ponds, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 3, welcomes Gen. Juan Pablo Rodrguez Barragan, commander, Colombian Military Forces, aboard the future amph More

Sailors and Marines assigned to the color guard aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) present the colors at a reception in the ship's hangar bay after anchoring off the coast of Colombia.

CARTAGENA, Colombia (Jul. 17, 2014) Sailors and Marines assigned to the color guard aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) present the colors at a reception in the ship's hangar bay afte More

Logistics Specialist 2nd Class CaSaundra Montgomery, assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), prepares a pallet to be offloaded in support of Project Handclasp.

CARTAGENA, Colombia (Jul. 18, 2014) Logistics Specialist 2nd Class CaSaundra Montgomery, assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), prepares a pallet to be offloaded in support of Proje More

Sailors assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) offload 52 pallets containing medical supplies and toys in support of Project Handclasp, while anchored off the coast of Cartagena, Colombia.

CARTAGENA, Colombia (Jul. 18, 2014) Sailors assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) offload 52 pallets containing medical supplies and toys in support of Project Handclasp, while anch More

Marines embarked aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) explain tilt-rotor MV-22 Osprey operations to Colombian sailors and marines during a ship tour.

CARTAGENA, Colombia (Jul. 18, 2014) Marines embarked aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) explain tilt-rotor MV-22 Osprey operations to Colombian sailors and marines during a ship tour. More

A tilt-rotor MV-22 Osprey prepares to land aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6).

CARIBBEAN SEA (Jul. 19, 2014) A tilt-rotor MV-22 Osprey prepares to land aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is traveling through the U.S. Southern Command and U.S. 4th Fleet More

Sailors and Marines man the rails as the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) arrives at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba (Jul. 21, 2014) Sailors and Marines man the rails as the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) arrives at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. America is traveling through the U More

The future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) pulls into Naval Station Guantanamo Bay for a scheduled port visit.

GUANTANAMO BAY (Jul. 21, 2014) The future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) pulls into Naval Station Guantanamo Bay for a scheduled port visit. America is scheduled to transit the U.S. Southern Comman More

A tilt-rotor MV-22 Osprey assigned to the Argonauts of Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 22

CARIBBEAN SEA (Jul. 23, 2014) A tilt-rotor MV-22 Osprey assigned to the Argonauts of Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 22 takes off from the flight deck of the future amphibious assault ship More

Chief Hull Maintenance Technician Cody Terrill, middle, monitors watch standers in central control station during engineering drills aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6).

CARIBBEAN SEA (Jul. 24, 2014) Chief Hull Maintenance Technician Cody Terrill, middle, monitors watch standers in central control station during engineering drills aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS A More

Machinery Repairman 1st Class Andrew Schroedl, right, and Machinery Repairman Fireman Apprentice Raymond Vasquez, both assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6).

CARIBBEAN SEA (Jul. 24, 2014) Machinery Repairman 1st Class Andrew Schroedl, right, and Machinery Repairman Fireman Apprentice Raymond Vasquez, both assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (L More

An MV-22 Osprey aircraft assigned to the Argonauts of Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 22 transport distinguished visitors from Trinidad and Tobago to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6).

CARIBBEAN SEA (Jul. 25, 2014) An MV-22 Osprey aircraft assigned to the Argonauts of Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 22 transport distinguished visitors from Trinidad and Tobago to the futu More

Adm. Frank L. Ponds, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 3, speaks with Margaret Diop, Charge d'Affaires, U.S. Embassy, Trinidad and Tobago, during a tour of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6).

CARIBBEAN SEA (Jul. 25, 2014) Rear Adm. Frank L. Ponds, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 3, speaks with Margaret Diop, Charge d'Affaires, U.S. Embassy, Trinidad and Tobago, during a tour of the fu More

An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Blackjacks of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 transports distinguished visitors from Trinidad and Tobago to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6).

CARIBBEAN SEA (Jul. 25, 2014) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Blackjacks of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 transports distinguished visitors from Trinidad and Tobago to the future amphibi More

Rainbow sideboys render honors as distinguished visitors from Trinidad and Tobago arrive aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6).

CARIBBEAN SEA (Jul. 25, 2014) Rainbow sideboys render honors as distinguished visitors from Trinidad and Tobago arrive aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is traveling through More

An MV-22 Osprey aircraft assigned to the Argonauts of Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 22 transport distinguished visitors from Trinidad and Tobago to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6).

CARIBBEAN SEA (Jul. 25, 2014) An MV-22 Osprey aircraft assigned to the Argonauts of Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 22 transport distinguished visitors from Trinidad and Tobago to the fut More

Air department Sailors aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) prepare a simulated casualty for transport during a general quarters drill.

CARIBBEAN SEA (Jul. 26, 2014) Air department Sailors aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) prepare a simulated casualty for transport during a general quarters drill. America is travelin More

Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Erin Castillo treats a simulated face laceration during a general quarters drill aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6).

CARIBBEAN SEA (Jul. 26, 2014) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Erin Castillo treats a simulated face laceration during a general quarters drill aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America More

Sailors assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) review damage control information during a general quarters drill.

CARIBBEAN SEA (Jul. 26, 2014) Sailors assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) review damage control information during a general quarters drill. America is traveling through the U.S. More

Command Master Chief Chad Lunsford and Sailors from Weapons Department fire 9mm pistols from the standing position during a small arms qualification course on the flight deck of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6).

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jul. 28, 2014) Command Master Chief Chad Lunsford and Sailors from Weapons Department fire 9mm pistols from the standing position during a small arms qualification course on the flight deck of t More

Chiefs and first class petty officers participate in CPO 365 physical training in the hangar bay aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6).

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jul. 31, 2014) Chiefs and first class petty officers participate in CPO 365 physical training in the hangar bay aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). CPO 365 is a year-r More

Sailors assigned to the air department aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) use a fire hose to wash the flight deck during a scrub exercise.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jul. 31, 2014) Sailors assigned to the air department aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) use a fire hose to wash the flight deck during a scrub exercise. America is tr More

Chiefs and first class petty officers participate in CPO 365 physical training in the hangar bay aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6).

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jul. 31, 2014) Chiefs and first class petty officers participate in CPO 365 physical training in the hangar bay aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). CPO 365 is a year-r More

Lt. Bruno Fernando Lima Barreiros, right, a Brazilian naval officer, asks Lt. Cmdr. Courtney Rank, training officer aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), questions about a general quarters drill.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 02, 2014) Lt. Bruno Fernando Lima Barreiros, right, a Brazilian naval officer, asks Lt. Cmdr. Courtney Rank, training officer aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Sara Krise, center, assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), directs two hose teams during an aircraft fire fighting drill on the flight deck.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 02, 2014) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Sara Krise, center, assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), directs two hose teams during an aircraft f More

Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Apprentice Keantae Terrell, assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), performs a mechanical advantage control hold takedown.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 02, 2014) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Apprentice Keantae Terrell, assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), performs a mechanical advantage control hold takedown d More

Brazilian marine Lt. Hebert de Melo Almeida, center, discusses Brazilian marine martial arts training with Sgt. Tyson Hicks, left, aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 02, 2014) Brazilian marine Lt. Hebert de Melo Almeida, center, discusses Brazilian marine martial arts training with Sgt. Tyson Hicks, left, aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS Am More

Marines assigned to the combat cargo department aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) man a fire hose during an aircraft fire fighting drill on the flight deck of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6).

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 02, 2014) Marines assigned to the combat cargo department aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) man a fire hose during an aircraft fire fighting drill on the flight More

Sailors and Marines aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) enjoy an ice cream social night hosted by the first class petty officer mess.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 02, 2014) Sailors and Marines aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) enjoy an ice cream social night hosted by the first class petty officer mess. America is travelin More

A Brazilian S-70B Sea Hawk helicopter is directed to land aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during deck landing qualifications.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 04, 2014) A Brazilian S-70B Sea Hawk helicopter is directed to land aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during deck landing qualifications as part of a training pa More

A Brazilian S-70B Sea Hawk helicopter prepares to land aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during deck landing qualifications.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 04, 2014) A Brazilian S-70B Sea Hawk helicopter prepares to land aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during deck landing qualifications as part of a training partn More

Brazilian navy Capt. Gilberto Santos Kerr observes the combat information center during a tour of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6).

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 04, 2014) Brazilian navy Capt. Gilberto Santos Kerr observes the combat information center during a tour of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is traveling thro More

Lt. Cmdr. Jian Mei, center, senior medical officer aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), shows the ship's medical spaces to Brazilian navy and marine.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 04, 2014) Lt. Cmdr. Jian Mei, center, senior medical officer aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), shows the ship's medical spaces to Brazilian navy and marine dist More

A tiltrotor MV-22 Osprey aircraft, assigned to the Argonauts of Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 22, transporting distinguished visitors from Brazil.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 04, 2014) A tiltrotor MV-22 Osprey aircraft, assigned to the Argonauts of Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 22, transporting distinguished visitors from Brazil, lands on More

Distinguished visitors from Brazil disembark a tiltrotor MV-22 Osprey aircraft assigned to the Argonauts of Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 22 after arriving aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6).

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 04, 2014) Distinguished visitors from Brazil disembark a tiltrotor MV-22 Osprey aircraft assigned to the Argonauts of Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 22 after arriving More

Rainbow sideboys render honors as distinguished visitors from Brazil arrive aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6).

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 04, 2014) Rainbow sideboys render honors as distinguished visitors from Brazil arrive aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is traveling through the U.S. So More

The future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) approaches Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, for a scheduled port visit.

RIO DE JANEIRO (Aug. 05, 2014) The future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) approaches Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, for a scheduled port visit. America is traveling through the U.S. Southern Command and U. More

The future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) approaches Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, for a scheduled port visit.

RIO DE JANEIRO (Aug. 05, 2014) The future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) approaches Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, for a scheduled port visit. America is traveling through the US. Southern Command and U.S More

Sailors assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) joined Brazilian sailors to paint the outside of Albert Schweitzer Municipal School during a community service project in Rio De Janeiro.

RIO DE JANEIRO (Aug. 06, 2014) Sailors assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) joined Brazilian sailors to paint the outside of Albert Schweitzer Municipal School during a community More

Rear Adm. Frank L. Ponds, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 3, addresses the media during a press conference on the flight deck aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6).

RIO DE JANEIRO (Aug. 06, 2014) Rear Adm. Frank L. Ponds, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 3, addresses the media during a press conference on the flight deck aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS More

Capt. Robert A. Hall Jr., commanding officer of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), describes the features of the hangar bay to Brazilian navy Vice Adm. Alipio Jorge.

RIO DE JANEIRO (Aug. 06, 2014) Capt. Robert A. Hall Jr., commanding officer of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), describes the features of the hangar bay to Brazilian navy Vice Adm. Alipio More

Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Tiago Campos, from Brazil, assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), answers questions during a media interview following a press conference on the ship's flight deck.

RIO DE JANEIRO (Aug. 06, 2014) Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Tiago Campos, from Brazil, assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), answers questions during a media interview following a pr More

U.S. Ambassador to Brazil Liliana Ayalde, center, and the official party, consisting of senior Brazilian and U.S. military leadership, cut a ceremonial cake during a reception in the hangar BAY.

RIO DE JANEIRO (Aug. 07, 2014) U.S. Ambassador to Brazil Liliana Ayalde, center, and the official party, consisting of senior Brazilian and U.S. military leadership, cut a ceremonial cake during a reception in More

.S. Ambassador to Brazil Liliana Ayalde tours an MV-22 Osprey during a reception aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6).

RIO DE JANEIRO (Aug. 07, 2014) U.S. Ambassador to Brazil Liliana Ayalde tours an MV-22 Osprey during a reception aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is traveling through the U More

U.S. Ambassador to Brazil Liliana Ayalde thanks Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Tiffany Parsons for her service during a reception aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6).

RIO DE JANEIRO (Aug. 07, 2014) U.S. Ambassador to Brazil Liliana Ayalde thanks Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Tiffany Parsons for her service during a reception aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS Americ More

Marine Gunnery Sgt. Conor Holladay talks about explosive ordnance disposal equipment to a tour group on the flight deck of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA6).

RIO DE JANEIRO (Aug. 07, 2014) Marine Gunnery Sgt. Conor Holladay talks about explosive ordnance disposal equipment to a tour group on the flight deck of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA6). A More

A tilt-rotor MV-22 Osprey assigned to the Argonauts of Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 22 transports distinguished visitors and guests from Uruguay to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6).

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 08, 2014) A tilt-rotor MV-22 Osprey assigned to the Argonauts of Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 22 transports distinguished visitors and guests from Uruguay to the fu More

Sailors assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), embarked Marines from the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) South and Rio De Janeiro tourists observe a promotion ceremony.

RIO DE JANEIRO (Aug. 08, 2014) Sailors assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), embarked Marines from the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) South and Rio De Janei More

The future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) transits with the Brizilian navy frigate BNS Unio (F 45).

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 09, 2014) The future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) transits with the Brizilian navy frigate BNS Unio (F 45). The U.S. and Brazilian navies participated in bilateral training e More

Sailors and Marines assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) man the rails as the ship departs Rio De Janeiro following a four-day port visit.

RIO DE JANEIRO (Aug. 09, 2014) Sailors and Marines assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) man the rails as the ship departs Rio De Janeiro following a four-day port visit. America is More

The future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) is underway with the Brazilian navy frigate BNS Unio (F 45).

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 09, 2014) The future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) is underway with the Brazilian navy frigate BNS Unio (F 45). United States and Brazilian navies are participating in bilater More

The future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) transits the Atlantic Ocean en route to its San Diego homeport.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 09, 2014) The future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) transits the Atlantic Ocean en route to its San Diego homeport. America is traveling through the U.S. Southern Command and U More

Sailors and Marines assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) man the rails as the ship departs Rio De Janeiro following a four-day port visit.

RIO DE JANEIRO (Aug. 09, 2014) Sailors and Marines assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) man the rails as the ship departs Rio De Janeiro following a four-day port visit. America is More

The the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) transits the Atlantic Ocean en route to its San Diego homeport.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 09, 2014) The the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) transits the Atlantic Ocean en route to its San Diego homeport. America is traveling through the U.S. Southern Command a More

A Sailor assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) salutes a Brazilian navy UH-13 Esquilo helicopter carrying Rear Adm. Frank L. Ponds.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 09, 2014) A Sailor assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) salutes a Brazilian navy UH-13 Esquilo helicopter carrying Rear Adm. Frank L. Ponds, commander of Exped More

A Brazilian navy UH-13 Esquilo helicopter is directed to take off from the flight deck of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as part of a training partnership between the Brazilian and U.S. navies.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 09, 2014) A Brazilian navy UH-13 Esquilo helicopter is directed to take off from the flight deck of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as part of a training partnership More

Sailors and Marines assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) stand at parade rest while manning the rails as the ship departs Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, after a four-day port visit.

RIO DE JANEIRO (Aug. 09, 2014) Sailors and Marines assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) stand at parade rest while manning the rails as the ship departs Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, aft More

The future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) is underway with the Brazilian navy frigate BNS Unio (F 45).

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 09, 2014) The future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) is underway with the Brazilian navy frigate BNS Unio (F 45). United States and Brazilian navies are participating in bilater More

The the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) transits the Atlantic Ocean en route to its San Diego homeport.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 09, 2014) The the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) transits the Atlantic Ocean en route to its San Diego homeport. America is traveling through the U.S. Southern Command a More

The the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) transits the Atlantic Ocean en route to its San Diego homeport.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 09, 2014) The the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) transits the Atlantic Ocean en route to its San Diego homeport. America is traveling through the U.S. Southern Command More

Sailors and Marines assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) man the rails as the ship departs Rio De Janeiro following a four-day port visit.

RIO DE JANEIRO (Aug. 09, 2014) Sailors and Marines assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) man the rails as the ship departs Rio De Janeiro following a four-day port visit. America is More

A Brazilian navy UH-13 Esquilo helicopter is directed to land on the flight deck of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as part of a training partnership.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 09, 2014) A Brazilian navy UH-13 Esquilo helicopter is directed to land on the flight deck of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as part of a training partnership betwee More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Sara Krise, assigned to the air department aboard the the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), directs an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 11, 2014) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Sara Krise, assigned to the air department aboard the the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), directs an MH-60S Sea More

Sailors assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) chock and chain an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter after it lands during flight quarters.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 12, 2014) Sailors assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) chock and chain an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter after it lands during flight quarters. America is travelin More

Capt. Robert A. Hall Jr., commanding officer of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), greets Uruguay army Gen. Neris Corbo during a bilateral engagement with distinguished visitors from Uruguay.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 13, 2014) Capt. Robert A. Hall Jr., commanding officer of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), greets Uruguay army Gen. Neris Corbo during a bilateral engagement with disting More

Airman Dustin Mitchell, assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), cuts metal supports for a crew recreation room table using the band saw machine in the aviation structural shop.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 14, 2014) Airman Dustin Mitchell, assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), cuts metal supports for a crew recreation room table using the band saw machine in the More

Lt. j.g. Katie Woodard, assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), records herself reading

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 14, 2014) Lt. j.g. Katie Woodard, assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), records herself reading "The Cat in the Hat" in the chaplain's office for her nephew as More

Ship's Serviceman Seaman Garrett Morrow, assigned to the the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), presses a dress white top in the ship's laundry facilities.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 14, 2014) Ship's Serviceman Seaman Garrett Morrow, assigned to the the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), presses a dress white top in the ship's laundry facilities. Americ More

Seaman Milton Guevara, assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), paints the port side anchor chain and housing in the ship's fo'c'sle to prevent corrosion.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 14, 2014) Seaman Milton Guevara, assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), paints the port side anchor chain and housing in the ship's fo'c'sle to prevent corrosio More

Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Christopher Womack, assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) cleans and inspects a 9 mm pistol in the ship's armory after conducting a live-fire course.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 14, 2014) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Christopher Womack, assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) cleans and inspects a 9 mm pistol in the ship's armory after conduct More

Navy Counselor 1st Class Robert Wetzel, assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), talks to new check-ins about military pay and benefits during an indoctrination class.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 15, 2014) Navy Counselor 1st Class Robert Wetzel, assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), talks to new check-ins about military pay and benefits during an indoct More

Sailors assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) brace for simulated inbound torpedo impact during a general quarters drill.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 16, 2014) Sailors assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) brace for simulated inbound torpedo impact during a general quarters drill. America is traveling through More