Distinguished visitors from El Salvador descend the
Summary
Distinguished visitors from El Salvador descend the ramp from the hangar bay to the vehicle stowage area of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during a tour of the ship, Sept. 8, 2014. The tour was part of a key leader engagement with Salvadoran officials consisting of a tour, formal lunch and a leadership conference focusing on the importance of partnership and cooperation between our two nations. Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South is embarked aboard America in support of her maiden transit, "America Visits the Americas." The transit demonstrates the capabilities the Navy-Marine Corps team brings to our nation and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Joshua Pena / Released)