161030-N-VR008-0169 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 30, 2016) Two
161030-N-VR008-0169 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 30, 2016) Two F-35B Lightning II aircraft land on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). The F-35B short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) variant... More
160715-N-VR008-153 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 15, 2016) –
160715-N-VR008-153 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 15, 2016) – Capt. Michael W. Baze, commanding officer of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), explains the new engineering control equipment of the ship to Chief o... More
161113-N-VR008-0053 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 13, 2016)
161113-N-VR008-0053 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 13, 2016) An F-35B Lightning II aircraft prepares to take off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during flight operations. The F-35B sho... More
SAN DIEGO (July 29, 2015) – Logistics Specialist 1st
SAN DIEGO (July 29, 2015) – Logistics Specialist 1st Class Kayla Williams trains Logistics Specialist Seaman Joseph Nash to review invoices for inventory verification aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Amer... More
160903-N-VR008-086 SAN PEDRO, California (Sept. 3,
160903-N-VR008-086 SAN PEDRO, California (Sept. 3, 2016) – Sailors and Marines assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) react to a call made at a professional soccer game between LA Galaxy and Co... More
160715-N-VR008-140 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 15, 2016) –
160715-N-VR008-140 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 15, 2016) – Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson eats lunch with Sailors and Marines during his visit to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is ... More
150604-N-VR008-044 SAN DIEGO (June 4, 2015) – Retired
150604-N-VR008-044 SAN DIEGO (June 4, 2015) – Retired Lt. Cmdr. Richard Nowatzki, who served on board the aircraft carrier USS Hornet (CV 8) during the 1942 Battle of Midway, signs a book he wrote about his exp... More
160713-N-VR008-092 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2016) –
160713-N-VR008-092 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2016) – A U.S. Army CH-47D Chinook helicopter transports patients to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during a simulated humanitarian aid/disaster relief ex... More
161117-N-VR008-0112 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 17, 2016)
161117-N-VR008-0112 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 17, 2016) An AH-1Z Viper Attack Helicopter assigned to Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 1 (VMX-1) takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault shi... More
150617-N-VR008-110 SAN DIEGO (June 17, 2015) - Vice
150617-N-VR008-110 SAN DIEGO (June 17, 2015) - Vice Adm. Kenneth E. Floyd, commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet, presents the Legion of Merit award to Rear Adm. Fernandez L. Ponds at the Expeditionary Strike Group Three c... More
160713-N-VR008-093 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2016) –
160713-N-VR008-093 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2016) – A U.S. Army CH-47D Chinook helicopter carrying patients from a simulated mass casualty lands on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) ... More
161117-N-VR008-0096 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 17, 2016) An
161117-N-VR008-0096 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 17, 2016) An AH-1Z Viper Attack Helicopter assigned to Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 1 (VMX-1) takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship... More
160715-N-VR008-193 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 15, 2016) –
160715-N-VR008-193 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 15, 2016) – Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson addresses the crew of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) via the 1MC announcement system while visiting... More
SAN DIEGO (Aug. 18, 2015) Aviation Boatswain's Mate
SAN DIEGO (Aug. 18, 2015) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handler) Airman Stephen Jones, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), participates in Surface Line Week's (SLW) pushup and pullup compe... More
150424-N-VR008-012 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 24, 2015) -
150424-N-VR008-012 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 24, 2015) - The Naval Sea Systems Command tests the amphibious assault ship USS America's (LHA 6) MK 53 Decoy Launching System, known as Nulka, to demonstrate the ship's ... More
161103-N-VR008-0424 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 3, 2016) Marines
161103-N-VR008-0424 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 3, 2016) Marines assigned to Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 1 (VMX-1) attach a test bomb to an F-35B Lightning II aircraft on the flight deck of amphibi... More
160730-N-VR008-210 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 30, 2016) –
160730-N-VR008-210 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 30, 2016) – A CH-53E Super Stallion cargo helicopter assigned to Heavy Marine Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 463 lifts a supply container from the flight deck of the amphibious... More
160310-N-VR008-022 SAN DIEGO (March 10, 2016) – Capt.
160310-N-VR008-022 SAN DIEGO (March 10, 2016) – Capt. Michael W. Baze, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), Ensign Brittany Baker, ships store division officer, and Veronica Na... More
161105-N-VR008-0208 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 5, 2016) Sailors
161105-N-VR008-0208 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 5, 2016) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and F-35B Lightning II Marine Corps personnel prepare to equip the aircraft with inert 500-p... More
160802-N-VR008-208 PEARL HARBOR (Aug. 2, 2016) – Sailors
160802-N-VR008-208 PEARL HARBOR (Aug. 2, 2016) – Sailors salute the USS Arizona Memorial while manning the rails of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as the ship transits into Pearl Harbor for the... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 22, 2015) – Hull Technician 1st
PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 22, 2015) – Hull Technician 1st Class Terry Paca, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), grinds welding test plates in the Welding Shop. America is the first ship of its cl... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 22, 2015) – Hull Technician 2nd
PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 22, 2015) – Hull Technician 2nd Class Cody Batsche, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), stick welds testing plates. America is the first ship of its class and is optimiz... More
161005-N-VR008-069 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 5, 2016) Senior
161005-N-VR008-069 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 5, 2016) Senior Chief Sherwin Childers, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), helps serve a special meal to celebrate service members aboard with birth... More
161105-N-VR008-0208 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 5, 2016) Sailors
161105-N-VR008-0208 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 5, 2016) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and F-35B Lightning II Marine Corps personnel prepare to equip the aircraft with inert 500-p... More
161113-N-VR008-0099 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 13, 2016) An
161113-N-VR008-0099 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 13, 2016) An F-35B Lightning II aircraft prepares to take off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during flight operations. The F-35B shor... More
160802-N-VR008-165 PEARL HARBOR (Aug. 2, 2016) – Sailors
160802-N-VR008-165 PEARL HARBOR (Aug. 2, 2016) – Sailors salute the USS Arizona Memorial while manning the rails of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as the ship transits into Pearl Harbor for the... More
160310-N-VR008-024 SAN DIEGO (March 10, 2016) – Ship
160310-N-VR008-024 SAN DIEGO (March 10, 2016) – Ship Serviceman Seaman Apprentice Kayla Marshall rings up Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Gary Bone shortly after the grand re-opening of the ship... More
161113-N-VR008-0050 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 13, 2016) An
161113-N-VR008-0050 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 13, 2016) An F-35B Lightning II aircraft is secured to the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during flight operations. The F-35B short takeoff/ve... More
160726-N-VR008-106 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 26, 2016) –
160726-N-VR008-106 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 26, 2016) – Machinery Repairman 3rd Class Brandon Stocks, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), removes his firefighting helmet after a main space f... More
161006-N-VR008-0025 POINT LOMA, Calif. (Oct. 6, 2016)
161006-N-VR008-0025 POINT LOMA, Calif. (Oct. 6, 2016) Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) load ordnance into magazine store room four. America is an aviation centric amphibious assa... More
160730-N-VR008-221 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 30, 2016) –
160730-N-VR008-221 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 30, 2016) – A CH-53E Super Stallion cargo helicopter assigned to Heavy Marine Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 463 transports a supply container from the flight deck of the amphi... More
150507-N-VR008-041 SAN DIEGO (May 7, 2015) Capt. Robert
150507-N-VR008-041 SAN DIEGO (May 7, 2015) Capt. Robert A. Hall Jr., left, places the Command At Sea Pin on USS America (LHA 6) Commanding Officer Capt. Michael W. Baze after turning over command during the shi... More
160121-N-VR008-014 SAN DIEGO (Jan. 21, 2016) - First
160121-N-VR008-014 SAN DIEGO (Jan. 21, 2016) - First class petty officers assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) take the Navy-wide E-7 advancement exam at Harbor Side Fitness Center on Na... More
150617-N-VR008-119 SAN DIEGO (June 17, 2015) - Vice
150617-N-VR008-119 SAN DIEGO (June 17, 2015) - Vice Adm. Kenneth E. Floyd, Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet, presents the Legion of Merit award to Rear Adm. Fernandez L. Ponds at the Expeditionary Strike Group Three c... More
160830-N-VR008-149 SAN PEDRO, California (Aug. 30,
160830-N-VR008-149 SAN PEDRO, California (Aug. 30, 2016) – Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) man the rails as America arrives for the inaugural Los Angeles Fleet Week. Fleet week o... More
160903-N-VR008-046 SAN PEDRO, California (Sept. 3,
160903-N-VR008-046 SAN PEDRO, California (Sept. 3, 2016) – Yeoman 2nd Class Brian Leyva, a Los Angeles native assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), is honored at an LA Galaxy soccer game as “... More
160204-N-VR008-051 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 4, 2016) – Capt.
160204-N-VR008-051 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 4, 2016) – Capt. Michael W. Baze, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), gives New Zealand Royal Navy officers a tour of the ship’s bridge. Ame... More
161105-N-VR008-0327 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 5, 2016) Royal
161105-N-VR008-0327 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 5, 2016) Royal Air Force test pilot and Squadron Leader Andy Edgell enters the cockpit of an F-35B Lightning II aircraft equipped with inert 500-pound GBU-12 Paveway II ... More
160730-N-VR008-127 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 30, 2016) –
160730-N-VR008-127 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 30, 2016) – U.S. Marines assigned to combat cargo on board the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) prepare to offload a supply container via a CH-53E Super Stallio... More
150604-N-VR008-008 SAN DIEGO (June 4, 2015) – Retired
150604-N-VR008-008 SAN DIEGO (June 4, 2015) – Retired Lt. Cmdr. Richard Nowatzki, left, who served on board the aircraft carrier USS Hornet (CV 8) during the 1942 Battle of Midway, along with amphibious assault... More
150728-N-VR008-011 SAN DIEGO (June 30, 2015) – Cmdr.
150728-N-VR008-011 SAN DIEGO (June 30, 2015) – Cmdr. Henry "Hank" Kim, assigned to Naval Surface and Mine War Fighting Development Center, explains the process to become a warfare tactical instructor to office... More
160729-N-VR008-004 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 29, 2016) Sailors
160729-N-VR008-004 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 29, 2016) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) Air Department prepare an MV-22 Osprey assigned to the "Greyhawks" of the Marine Medium Tiltr... More
160901-N-VR008-047 ORANGE, California (Sept. 1, 2016)
160901-N-VR008-047 ORANGE, California (Sept. 1, 2016) – Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Peter Wallace and Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 2nd Class Elisa Veliz, both assigned to amphibious assa... More
160222-N-VR008-036 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 22, 2016) Retired
160222-N-VR008-036 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 22, 2016) Retired Command Master Chief Rosa Wilson speaks to the crew of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during the first Woman’s Leadership Symposium held in ... More
150429-N-VR008-021 PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 29, 2015) –Seaman
150429-N-VR008-021 PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 29, 2015) –Seaman Apprentice Elizabeth Heck, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), paints stars onto safety rails as part of a decorative reproduction o... More
150424-N-VR008-011 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 24, 2015) -
150424-N-VR008-011 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 24, 2015) - The Naval Sea Systems Command tests the amphibious assault ship USS America's (LHA 6) MK 53 Decoy Launching System, known as Nulka, to demonstrate the ship's ... More
160726-N-VR008-004 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 26, 2016) –
160726-N-VR008-004 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 26, 2016) – Damage Controlman 3rd Class Terrence Scraggins, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), inspects a naval infrared firefighting thermal ima... More
160730-N-VR008-082 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 30, 2016) –
160730-N-VR008-082 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 30, 2016) – U.S. Marines assigned to combat cargo on board the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) prepare to offload a supply container via a CH-53E Super Stallio... More
161105-N-VR008-0130 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 5, 2016) Royal
161105-N-VR008-0130 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 5, 2016) Royal Air Force test pilot and Squadron Leader Andy Edgell conducts preflight checks in the cockpit of an F-35B Lightning II aircraft on the flight deck of amphi... More
161117-N-VR008-0051 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 17, 2016) An
161117-N-VR008-0051 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 17, 2016) An AH-1Z Viper Attack Helicopter assigned to Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 1 (VMX-1) lands on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS A... More
161105-N-VR008-0354 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 5, 2016) An
161105-N-VR008-0354 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 5, 2016) An F-35B Lightning II aircraft equipped with inert 500-pound GBU-12 Paveway II laser-guided test bombs prepares for takeoff from the flight deck of amphibious a... More
SAN DIEGO (Feb. 1, 2016) – Mass Communication Specialist
SAN DIEGO (Feb. 1, 2016) – Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Somers Steelman, a search and rescue (SAR) swimmer assigned to USS America (LHA 6), performs a medical evacuation during America’s SAR certific... More
160204-N-VR008-066 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 4, 2016) – Capt.
160204-N-VR008-066 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 4, 2016) – Capt. Michael W. Baze, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), discusses operations with New Zealand Royal Navy Capt. Lisa Hunn durin... More
150806-N-VR008-049 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 6, 2015) – Lt. Aaron
150806-N-VR008-049 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 6, 2015) – Lt. Aaron Raper and Ensign Andrea Lee review navigation charts aboard a tugboat during Surface Warfare Officer (SWO) training. Junior officers received hands-on tra... More
160902-N-VR008-163 SAN PEDRO, California (Sept. 2,
160902-N-VR008-163 SAN PEDRO, California (Sept. 2, 2016) – Residents of Los Angeles learn about tactical gear from Marines assigned to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment while touring amphibious assault ship US... More
160831-N-VR008-052 SAN PEDRO, California (Aug. 31,
160831-N-VR008-052 SAN PEDRO, California (Aug. 31, 2016) – Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108), along wi... More
161101-N-VR008-0136 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2016) Sailors
161101-N-VR008-0136 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2016) Sailors and Marines refuel and perform routine preflight checks on an F-35B Lightning II aircraft on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA ... More
161117-N-VR008-0053 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 17, 2016) A
161117-N-VR008-0053 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 17, 2016) A UH-1 Iroquois Helicopter assigned to Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 1 (VMX-1) lands on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America... More
161030-N-VR008-0144 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 30, 2016) An
161030-N-VR008-0144 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 30, 2016) An F-35B Lightning II aircraft is launched from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). The F-35B short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL)... More
160726-N-VR008-040 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 26, 2016) Gunner’s
160726-N-VR008-040 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 26, 2016) Gunner’s mates assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) rehearse rifle movements for an upcoming burial at sea ceremony. America is underway ... More
160730-N-VR008-388 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 30, 2016) –
160730-N-VR008-388 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 30, 2016) – A CH-53E Super Stallion cargo helicopter assigned to Heavy Marine Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 463 lifts an armored personnel transport from the flight deck of th... More
150728-N-VR008-016 SAN DIEGO (June 30, 2015) – Cmdr.
150728-N-VR008-016 SAN DIEGO (June 30, 2015) – Cmdr. Henry "Hank" Kim, assigned to Naval Surface and Mine War Fighting Development Center, explains the process to become a warfare tactical instructor to officer... More
150806-N-VR008-046 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 6, 2015) –Logistics
150806-N-VR008-046 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 6, 2015) –Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Scott Brunzell releases repair requests for ship improvements aboard USS America (LHA 6). America is currently undergoing a Post-Shake... More
160304-N-VR008-082 SAN DIEGO (March 4, 2016) Seaman
160304-N-VR008-082 SAN DIEGO (March 4, 2016) Seaman Krystal Soto, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America’s (LHA 6) Deck Department, trains with the anchor turnbuckle wench in preparation for the u... More
160903-N-VR008-021 SAN PEDRO, California (Sept. 3,
160903-N-VR008-021 SAN PEDRO, California (Sept. 3, 2016) – Yeoman 2nd Class Brian Leyva, a Los Angeles native assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), is honored as “Hero of The Game” at a profe... More
SAN DIEGO (Feb. 1, 2016) – Mass Communication Specialist
SAN DIEGO (Feb. 1, 2016) – Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Somers Steelman, a search and rescue (SAR) swimmer assigned to USS America (LHA 6), performs a medical evacuation during America’s SAR certific... More
160831-N-VR008-227 SAN PEDRO, California (Aug. 31,
160831-N-VR008-227 SAN PEDRO, California (Aug. 31, 2016) – Sgt. Jaron Billue, a I Marine Expeditionary Force Marine, plays catch with children at an after-school fitness program at Providence Community Health W... More
161105-N-VR008-0172 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 5, 2016) An
161105-N-VR008-0172 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 5, 2016) An F-35B Lightning II aircraft launches from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) equipped with inert 500-pound GBU-12 Paveway II lase... More
160707-N-VR008-056 PEARL HARBOR (July 7, 2016) National
160707-N-VR008-056 PEARL HARBOR (July 7, 2016) National Football League champion Michael Ho’omanawanui, tight end for the New Orleans Saints, checks out an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter during a tour of the amphib... More
161030-N-VR008-0377 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 30, 2016)
161030-N-VR008-0377 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 30, 2016) A Marine Corps test pilot salutes before launching an F-35B Lightning II aircraft from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). The F-35... More
161113-N-VR008-0097 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 13, 2016)
161113-N-VR008-0097 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 13, 2016) Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) prepare to launch an F-35B Lightning II aircraft from the flight deck during flight operations.... More
160715-N-VR008-121 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 15, 2016) –
160715-N-VR008-121 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 15, 2016) – Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson speaks to officers aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is underway participating in ... More
151026-N-VR008-082 SAN DIEGO (Oct. 26, 2015) – Aviation
151026-N-VR008-082 SAN DIEGO (Oct. 26, 2015) – Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Robert Aranda grinds paint and rust off ammunition boxes in preparation for painting aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LH... More
160713-N-VR008-094 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2016) –
160713-N-VR008-094 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2016) – Patients participating in a simulated mass casualty board amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during a humanitarian aid/disaster relief exercise as par... More
161030-N-VR008-0144 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 30, 2016) A
161030-N-VR008-0144 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 30, 2016) A Marine Corps test pilot salutes before launching an F-35B Lightning II aircraft from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). The F-35B... More
160801-N-VR008-005 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 1, 2016) – U.S.
160801-N-VR008-005 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 1, 2016) – U.S. Marines of the 23rd Golf Company embarked on board the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) prepare to debark for ground training on the island of H... More
160726-N-VR008-193 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 26, 2016) –
160726-N-VR008-193 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 26, 2016) – Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) rehearse rifle movements for an upcoming burial at sea ceremony. America is underway conduc... More
160707-N-VR008-045 PEARL HARBOR (July 7, 2016) National
160707-N-VR008-045 PEARL HARBOR (July 7, 2016) National Football League champion Michael Ho’omanawanui, tight end for the New Orleans Saints, checks out an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter during a tour of the amphib... More
161030-N-VR008-169 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 30, 2016) Two
161030-N-VR008-169 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 30, 2016) Two F-35B Lightning II aircraft land on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). The F-35B short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL)... More
160830-N-VR008-074 SAN PEDRO, California (Aug. 30,
160830-N-VR008-074 SAN PEDRO, California (Aug. 30, 2016) – Marines embarked on amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) man the rails as America arrives for the inaugural Los Angeles Fleet Week. Fleet week o... More
160713-N-VR008-091 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2016) –
160713-N-VR008-091 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2016) – A U.S. Army CH-47D Chinook helicopter transports patients to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during a simulated humanitarian aid/disaster relief ex... More
160729-N-VR008-005 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 29, 2016) –
160729-N-VR008-005 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 29, 2016) – Marines embarked on board the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) board an MV-22 Osprey assigned to the “Greyhawks” of the Marine Medium Tiltrotor squa... More
160830-N-VR008-081 SAN PEDRO, California (Aug. 30,
160830-N-VR008-081 SAN PEDRO, California (Aug. 30, 2016) – Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) man the rails as America arrives for the inaugural Los Angeles Fleet Week. Fleet week o... More
151028-N-VR008-123 SAN DIEGO (Oct. 28, 2015) – Air
151028-N-VR008-123 SAN DIEGO (Oct. 28, 2015) – Air Traffic Controlman 2nd Class Mark Valencourt performs chest compressions during a CPR certification course aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA ... More
160201-N-VR008-500 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 1, 2016) – Boatswain’s
160201-N-VR008-500 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 1, 2016) – Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Jarrett Hall, a search and rescue (SAR) swimmer assigned to USS America (LHA 6), performs a medical evacuation during America’s SAR certi... More
150721-N-VR008-031 SAN DIEGO (July 21, 2015) Boatswain’s
150721-N-VR008-031 SAN DIEGO (July 21, 2015) Boatswain’s Mate 3rd class Brittany Wright lubricates a fuel probe receiver aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communic... More
161030-N-VR008-0144 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 30, 2016) An
161030-N-VR008-0144 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 30, 2016) An F-35B Lightning II aircraft is launched from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). The F-35B short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL)... More
160625-N-VR008-074 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 25, 2016) –
160625-N-VR008-074 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 25, 2016) – The amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conducts underway replenishment with the Fleet Replenishment Oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202) and the Arleigh Burke-... More
161103-N-VR008-0064 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 3, 2016) Petty
161103-N-VR008-0064 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 3, 2016) Petty Officer 2nd Class Esequiel Parra, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), fires a shot line to fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kai... More
160730-N-VR008-360 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 30, 2016) U.S.
160730-N-VR008-360 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 30, 2016) U.S. Marines assigned to combat cargo on board the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) prepare to offload an armored personnel transport vehicle via a C... More
161104-N-VR008-0060 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 4, 2016) A
161104-N-VR008-0060 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 4, 2016) A Sailor directs F-35B Lightning II aircraft on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during flight operations. The F-35B short takeoff/... More
160730-N-VR008-357 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 30, 2016) –
160730-N-VR008-357 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 30, 2016) – U.S. Marines assigned to combat cargo on board the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) prepare to offload an armored personnel transport vehicle via a ... More
160225-N-VR008-134 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 25, 2016) Lt. Matthew
160225-N-VR008-134 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 25, 2016) Lt. Matthew Eaton speaks to the crew about the unsung heroes of African-American heritage during an African-American history month observance ceremony held on board ... More
161030-N-VR008-0144 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 30, 2016) A
161030-N-VR008-0144 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 30, 2016) A Marine Corps test pilot salutes before launching an F-35B Lightning II aircraft from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). The F-35B... More
150728-N-VR008-041 SAN DIEGO (June 30, 2015) Cmdr.
150728-N-VR008-041 SAN DIEGO (June 30, 2015) Cmdr. Henry "Hank" Kim, assigned to Naval Surface and Mine War Fighting Development Center, answers a question during officer training aboard the amphibious assault ... More
160629-N-VR008-606 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 29, 2016) –
160629-N-VR008-606 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 29, 2016) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Justin Avery guides a U.S. Army CH-47D Chinook helicopter during deck landing qualifications aboard the amphibio... More
160204-N-VR008-054 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 4, 2016) – Capt.
160204-N-VR008-054 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 4, 2016) – Capt. Michael W. Baze, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), guides New Zealand Royal Navy officers during a tour of the ship. Amer... More
150429-N-VR008-014 PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 29, 2015) –Culinary
150429-N-VR008-014 PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 29, 2015) –Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Derrick Smith, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), sautés onions and mushrooms for the crew’s lunch in th... More
160321-N-VR008-135 SAN DIEGO (March 21, 2016) – Sailors
160321-N-VR008-135 SAN DIEGO (March 21, 2016) – Sailors assigned to deck department on board the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) release the mooring lines to get underway for the first time since co... More
160901-N-VR008-020 ORANGE, California (Sept. 1, 2016)
160901-N-VR008-020 ORANGE, California (Sept. 1, 2016) – A U.S. Coast Guard member assigned to Coast Guard Base Los Angeles/Long Beach places his cover on a patient at the Children’s Hospital of Orange County, d... More