Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel speaks with Sailors
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel speaks with Sailors during an all-hands call on board amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is the first ship of its class and is optimized for Marine Corps aviat... More
191206-N-BT681-1033 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 6, 2019) Sailors
191206-N-BT681-1033 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 6, 2019) Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) prepare to receive the ship in Sasebo, Japan. America is assigned to Amphibious Squadron Eleven a... More
SAN PEDRO, California (Sept. 1, 2016) –Seaman Apprentice
SAN PEDRO, California (Sept. 1, 2016) –Seaman Apprentice Veronica Gutierez, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), settles dirt at a Habitat for Humanity event, during the inaugural Los Angele... More
200326-N-FA868-1017 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 26, 2020)
200326-N-FA868-1017 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 26, 2020) Aerographer’s Mate Airman Kyle Campbell, from Vancouver, Washington, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), participates in a low-light smal... More
SASEBO, Japan (May 26, 2020) Amphibious assault ship
SASEBO, Japan (May 26, 2020) Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) receives cargo during a stores onload. America, flagship of America Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area o... More
160226-N-LD343-005 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 26, 2016) – Director,
160226-N-LD343-005 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 26, 2016) – Director, Expeditionary Warfare Division Maj. Gen. Christopher Owens talks to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) leadership during a tour of the ship. Ame... More
200204-N-FA868-1038 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 4, 2020) Chief
200204-N-FA868-1038 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 4, 2020) Chief Hospital Corpsman Jamohal Washington, from New York, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), directs sailors aboard amphibious assault ship ... More
GULF OF THAILAND (March 1, 2020) Amphibious assault
GULF OF THAILAND (March 1, 2020) Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and San-Antonio Class amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20), center, approach dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Cesa... More
200326-N-FA868-1054 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 26, 2020)
200326-N-FA868-1054 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 26, 2020) Seaman Trinity Jones, from Temple Hills, Maryland, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), clears an M9 pistol during a low-light small arms ... More
200328-N-FA868-1025 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 28, 2020)
200328-N-FA868-1025 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 28, 2020) An F-35B Lightning II assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) takes off from the flight ... More
Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Ivan Pellecer, assigned to
Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Ivan Pellecer, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), bounces a soccer ball off his head as he warms up with teammates before a friendly match against Brazilian... More
210113-N-FA868-2052 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 13, 2021)
210113-N-FA868-2052 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 13, 2021) Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Sean Slagle, from Park Forrest, Ill., assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) repair... More
200114-N-ZS023-1029 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 14, 2020)
200114-N-ZS023-1029 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 14, 2020) Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) tow an F-35B Lightning II assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Medium T... More
200330-N-BT681-1021 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 30, 2020)
200330-N-BT681-1021 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 30, 2020) Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conduct a damage control drill on the flight deck. America, flagship of the America Expedition... More
200321-N-RU810-1075 NAVAL BASE GUAM (March 21, 2020)
200321-N-RU810-1075 NAVAL BASE GUAM (March 21, 2020) Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), San Antonio-class dock landing ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) and Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS German... More
210121-N-FA868-1128 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 21, 2021)
210121-N-FA868-1128 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 21, 2021) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conduct an aerial debarkation drill on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 31, 2021) Aviation Boatswain’s
PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 31, 2021) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Tyler Montgomery, from Houston, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), signals a CH-47 Chinoo... More
160903-N-LD343-017 CARSON, California (Sept. 3, 2016)
160903-N-LD343-017 CARSON, California (Sept. 3, 2016) – Lt. Molly Kopacz, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), coaches a young golfer at The First Tee community event at the Links at Victori... More
Rainbow sideboys render honors as distinguished visitors
Rainbow sideboys render honors as distinguished visitors from Trinidad and Tobago arrive aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is currently traveling through the U.S. Southern C... More
Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) transits
Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) transits the South China Sea. America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of ... More
Lt. Col. George Hasseltine, right, commanding officer
Lt. Col. George Hasseltine, right, commanding officer of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) South, showcases an M27 rifle to Lt. Gen. Ricardo Martinez during a tour of future amphibious assa... More
GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 27, 2020) An F-35B Lightning
GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 27, 2020) An F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) lands on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6... More
200326-N-FA868-1139 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 26, 2020)
200326-N-FA868-1139 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 26, 2020) Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Adam Jones, from Dexter, Michigan, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), participates in a small arms qualification... More
200321-N-RU810-1228 NAVAL BASE GUAM (March 21, 2020)
200321-N-RU810-1228 NAVAL BASE GUAM (March 21, 2020) Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), San Antonio-class dock landing ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) and Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS German... More
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, left, and Capt. Christopher
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, left, and Capt. Christopher Mills, Air Boss aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America, pin Lt. Cmdr. Joshua Seamount, during a promotion ceremony before an all-hands cal... More
The future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA
The future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) sails through the Atlantic Ocean en route to its San Diego home port. America is currently traveling through the U.S. Southern Command and U.S. 4th Fleet a... More
Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America
Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) teach a tiger cruise participant proper hose handling techniques on the ship’s starboard elevator. Tiger cruises allow crew members an opportunity... More
SAN PEDRO, California (Sept. 1, 2016) – Seaman Brian
SAN PEDRO, California (Sept. 1, 2016) – Seaman Brian Shawn, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), digs a fence post hole while volunteering at a Habitat for Humanity event, during the inaugur... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 1, 2017) – Ensign Jackson Fisher,
PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 1, 2017) – Ensign Jackson Fisher, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), connects the seven meter rigid inflatable boat to the slewing arm davit after a boat operation dril... More
Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) transits
Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) transits the South China Sea. America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of ... More
Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Johnnie Mewborn, assigned
Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Johnnie Mewborn, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) attempts a free throw during in a friendly basketball game with Peruvian sailors in Callao, Peru. Am... More
200416-N-BT681-1013 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 16, 2020)
200416-N-BT681-1013 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 16, 2020) Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Meami Yarmeto, from Minneapolis, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) participates in a small arms live fire... More
200428-N-FA868-1023 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 27, 2020)
200428-N-FA868-1023 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 27, 2020) Marines assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepare for an aerial debarkation from amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship... More
Marine Gunnery Sgt. Arturo Belmonte hands a baton to
Marine Gunnery Sgt. Arturo Belmonte hands a baton to Chilean marine Master Gunnery Sgt. Osualdo Olivares during a civil disturbance and crowd control demonstration in the vehicle stowage area aboard future amph... More
Ship’s Serviceman Seaman Apprentice Cristian Arzuaga,
Ship’s Serviceman Seaman Apprentice Cristian Arzuaga, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), stocks a shelf in the ship’s store after receiving a shipment of supplies in Chile. America ... More
Chief Operations Specialist Steven Lowe receives his
Chief Operations Specialist Steven Lowe receives his combination cover during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). This year marks the first time a c... More
171028-N-GC965-259 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct.
171028-N-GC965-259 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 28, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Paul Clarke, a San Antonio native, signals pilots of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the ... More
200313-N-FA868-1305 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 13, 2020)
200313-N-FA868-1305 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 13, 2020) Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) sails alongside littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10). America, flagship of the America Expedition... More
EAST CHINA SEA (Aug. 2, 2020) Sailors assigned to the
EAST CHINA SEA (Aug. 2, 2020) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conduct flight operations to prepare for a vertical replenishment at sea. America, flagship of ... More
210115-N-FA868-1144 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 15, 2021)
210115-N-FA868-1144 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 15, 2021) Airnman Jamari Cooke, from Greenville, N.C., assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), operates a flight deck cleaning trac... More
191206-N-RU810-2022 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 6, 2019) John
191206-N-RU810-2022 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 6, 2019) John Taylor, principal officer, U.S Consulate in Fukuoka, Japan, holds a press conference aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) following the ship’... More
200110-N-RU810-1038 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 10, 2020) Damage
200110-N-RU810-1038 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 10, 2020) Damage Controlman Fireman Tanesha Anderson, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), cleans a sprinkler on the ship’s flight deck during a test ... More
200331-N-RU810-1030 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 31, 2020)
200331-N-RU810-1030 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 31, 2020) Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) fight a simulated fire in the ship’s security office during a damage control drill. America, f... More
200403-N-BT681-1114 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 3, 2020)
200403-N-BT681-1114 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 3, 2020) Sgt. Joshua Coward, from Jacksonville, Florida assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), participates in a live fire exercise aboard amphibious assault... More
200219-N-BT681-1064 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 19, 2020)
200219-N-BT681-1064 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 19, 2020) Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) participate in a damage control training team drill. America, flagship of the America Expediti... More
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus congratulates newly
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus congratulates newly promoted and reenlisted Sailors and Marines before an all-hands call in the hangar bay of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as it transits th... More
191206-N-RU810-2035 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 6, 2019) Capt.
191206-N-RU810-2035 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 6, 2019) Capt. Luke A. Frost, commanding officer of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), holds a press conference following the ship’s arrival at Sasebo, Japan to... More
Chief (select) Operations Specialist Steven Lowe, assigned
Chief (select) Operations Specialist Steven Lowe, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), holds a vessel containing the names of 9/11 victims. Three bottles containing names of all the v... More
Rear Adm. Frank L. Ponds, center, commander, Expeditionary
Rear Adm. Frank L. Ponds, center, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 3, conducts an interview with a reporter from Chile in the hangar bay of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as it tr... More
Sailors assigned to future amphibious assault ship
Sailors assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America's (LHA 6) soccer team pose for a group photo before a friendly match with the Brazilian navy's soccer team during a scheduled port visit in Rio de ... More
America ARG Sailors and Marines volunteer at Willing Hearts Soup Kitch...
170807-N-LD343-020 SINGAPORE (Aug. 7, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuel) 3rd Class Kobina Apponsah, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), stirs boiling mushrooms at the Willing Hearts... More
171001-N-AC254-006 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
171001-N-AC254-006 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 19, 2017) Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conduct a foreign object and debris walk down on the flight deck d... More
200704-N-BT681-1006 SASEBO, Japan (July 4, 2020) Fireworks
200704-N-BT681-1006 SASEBO, Japan (July 4, 2020) Fireworks explode over amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during an Independence Day celebration onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo. America, fl... More
An MV-22B Osprey assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary
An MV-22B Osprey assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America,... More
200410-N-FA868-2041 EAST CHINA SEA (April 10, 2020)
200410-N-FA868-2041 EAST CHINA SEA (April 10, 2020) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct crowd control training in the hangar bay of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). Americ... More
170905-N-AC254-140 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
170905-N-AC254-140 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 5, 2017) Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) heave a line during a reple... More
Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Huey D. Younger
Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Huey D. Younger Jr., embarked on board future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), performs an original spoken word poem during the command talent show finale, wh... More
150213-N-LD343-003 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 13, 2015) –
150213-N-LD343-003 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 13, 2015) – Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) prepares to drop anchor as part of an anchor drop test before returning to Naval Base San Diego from a scheduled un... More
150312-N-CC789-001 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 12, 2015) –
150312-N-CC789-001 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 12, 2015) – Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) test-fires a NATO Sea Sparrow surface-to-air missile to intercept a remote-controlled drone during an exercise to ... 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
200114-N-BT681-1011 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 14, 2020)
200114-N-BT681-1011 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 14, 2020) An F-35B Lightning II assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) takes off from the flight d... More
200226-N-BT681-1022 LAEM CHABANG, Thailand (Feb. 26,
200226-N-BT681-1022 LAEM CHABANG, Thailand (Feb. 26, 2020) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit depart the quarterdeck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in support of Exercise Cob... More
Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit
Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conduct a live fire exercise on the aircraft elevator of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship of the America Expeditionary ... More
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel answers a question
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel answers a question from Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class Jacob Smith, of Tucson, Ariz., during an all-hands call on board amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is the... More
200111-N-BT681-1156 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 11, 2020)
200111-N-BT681-1156 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 11, 2020) An F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 lands on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). The Americ... More
200304-N-BT681-1018 GULF OF THAILAND (March 4, 2020)
200304-N-BT681-1018 GULF OF THAILAND (March 4, 2020) A CV-22B Osprey special operations aircraft assigned to the Air Force 21st Special Operations Squadron takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault s... More
200404-N-BT681-1020 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 4, 2020)
200404-N-BT681-1020 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 4, 2020) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) perform a fast rope exercise aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship... More
A Sailor suffering from a simulated abdominal wound
A Sailor suffering from a simulated abdominal wound yells for help during a general quarters drill on board future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). The crew practices various drills to improve profi... More
150312-N-CC789-005 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 12, 2015) –
150312-N-CC789-005 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 12, 2015) – Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) test-fires a NATO Sea Sparrow surface-to-air missile to intercept a remote-controlled drone during an exercise to ... More
200226-N-BT681-1035 LAEM CHABANG, Thailand (Feb. 26,
200226-N-BT681-1035 LAEM CHABANG, Thailand (Feb. 26, 2020) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) depart the quarterdeck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in support of Exerci... More
200113-N-ZS023-1005 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 13, 2020)
200113-N-ZS023-1005 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 13, 2020) Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Rear Adm. Shirane Tsutomu, commander, JMSDF Mine Warfare Force, salutes sideboys during an underway visit to amphibio... More
200207-N-FA868-1079 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 7, 2020) Sgt.
200207-N-FA868-1079 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 7, 2020) Sgt. Justin Roe, from Granby, Massachusetts, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), demo... More
200301-N-BT681-1037 GULF OF THAILAND (March 1, 2020)
200301-N-BT681-1037 GULF OF THAILAND (March 1, 2020) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 delivers cargo to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during a repl... More
A tilt-rotor MV-22 Osprey, assigned to the "Argonauts"
A tilt-rotor MV-22 Osprey, assigned to the "Argonauts" of Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 22, transporting distinguished visitors from Chile, prepares to land aboard future amphibious assa... More
200203-N-BT681-1180 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 3, 2020) Sailors
200203-N-BT681-1180 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 3, 2020) Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), man the phone-and-distance line during a replenishment-at-sea with Military Sealift Command dry... More
200113-N-ZS023-1022 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 13, 2020)
200113-N-ZS023-1022 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 13, 2020) Capt. Luke Frost, left, commanding officer of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) receives a uniform patch from Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSD... More
200410-N-BT681-4229 EAST CHINA SEA (April 10, 2020)
200410-N-BT681-4229 EAST CHINA SEA (April 10, 2020) Senior Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Mercedes Amador, from New York, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), signals an F-35B Li... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 23, 2020) Marines assigned to
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 23, 2020) Marines assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conduct maintenance on an MV-22B Osprey assigned to 31st MEU, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) on... More
200906-N-RU810-1041 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 6, 2020)
200906-N-RU810-1041 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 6, 2020) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conduct flight quarters with Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expediti... More
200201-N-RU810-1029 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 1, 2020) Culinary
200201-N-RU810-1029 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 1, 2020) Culinary Specialist Seaman Recruit Jessica Romero, from Las Vegas, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), prepares dinner for Sailors and Mari... More
200203-N-RU810-1061 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 3, 2020) Aviation
200203-N-RU810-1061 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 3, 2020) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Joshua Ott, from Houston, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), signals an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter ass... More
191004-N-ZS023-1005 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 4, 2019) Sailors
191004-N-ZS023-1005 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 4, 2019) Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) participate in a body composition assessment. America is underway conducting routine operations in... More
200127-N-RU810-3010 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 27, 2020)
200127-N-RU810-3010 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 27, 2020) Sailors assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 remove pins in a rotor blade of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter in the hangar bay of amphibious assau... More
In a country that is popularly known as "the land of
In a country that is popularly known as "the land of the rising sun", many Japanese hold the belief that the first sunrise of the year, or "hatsuhinode", has a supernatural quality. Making a prayer at the sight... More
Sailors and tiger cruise participants aboard amphibious
Sailors and tiger cruise participants aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) watch as an MV-22 Osprey starts its rotors during flight operations. Tiger cruises allow crew members an opportunity to b... More
150213-N-LD343-002 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 13, 2015) –
150213-N-LD343-002 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 13, 2015) – Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) prepares to drop anchor as part of an anchor drop test before returning to Naval Base San Diego from a scheduled un... More
150611-N-JH668-060 SAN DIEGO (June 11, 2015) –
150611-N-JH668-060 SAN DIEGO (June 11, 2015) – Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Jerald Hallford, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), brought his dog to a volunteer event with Pets Are Wonderful Sup... More
150625-N-AV234-109 SAN DIEGO (June 25, 2015) –Ensign
150625-N-AV234-109 SAN DIEGO (June 25, 2015) –Ensign Andrea Lee, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), cuts two-by-fours at Habitat for Humanity’s Home Builders Blitz, an initiative to bu... More
171112-N-AC254-154 JEBEL ALI, United Arab Emirates
171112-N-AC254-154 JEBEL ALI, United Arab Emirates (Nov. 12, 2017) Lt. Laura Starck, an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter pilot assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, poses with an att... More
200208-N-BT681-1037 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 8, 2020)
200208-N-BT681-1037 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 8, 2020) Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Eric H. Mendoza, left, from Selma, California, watches Gunner’s Mate Seaman Kyle Sims-Bethune, from Atlanta, mark a target during a liv... More
GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 27, 2020) Naval Aircrewman
GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 27, 2020) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Paul Schafer, native of Jackson, Ga., conducts pre-flight maintenance on an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Island Knights” o... More
F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft assigned to 31st
F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 conduct flight operations with amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). Ameri... More
191206-N-BT681-1207 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 6, 2019) Sailors
191206-N-BT681-1207 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 6, 2019) Sailors belay lines as the amphibious assault ship USS America arrives in Sasebo, Japan. America is assigned to Amphibious Squadron Eleven and will serve as the ... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 24, 2020) Marines assigned to
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 24, 2020) Marines assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) haul in a line during a replenishment-at-sea with fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) and dry cargo and ammu... More
EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 13, 2020) Amphibious assault ship
EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 13, 2020) Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force amphibious transport dock ship JS Kunisaki (LST 4003) operate together in the East China Sea. The... More
200129-N-RU810-1012 PHILLIPINE SEA (Jan. 29, 2020)
200129-N-RU810-1012 PHILLIPINE SEA (Jan. 29, 2020) Capt. Luke Frost, commanding officer of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), greets Vice Adm. Bill Merz, commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, on the ship’s quart... More
200204-N-BT681-1003 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 4, 2020) Aircrew
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200326-N-FA868-1035 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 26, 2020)
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