Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Daniel Ussery,
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Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Daniel Ussery, right, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), describes the hydraulic component test stand procedures to Airman Joshua Schlueter in the aviation hydraulics shop. The aviation hydraulics shop is used to test and troubleshoot aircraft hydraulic components. America is currently traveling through the U.S. Southern Command and U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility on its maiden transit, "America visits the Americas." America is the first ship of its class, replacing the Tarawa-class of amphibious assault ships. As the next generation "big-deck" amphibious assault ship, America is optimized for aviation, capable of supporting current and future aircraft such as the MV-22 Osprey and F-35B Joint Strike Fighter. The ship is scheduled to be ceremoniously commissioned Oct. 11 in San Francisco. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan A. Colon/Released)
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