PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 11, 2017) – Hull Maintenance Technician (HT) Fireman Gabriel Stolzer grinds down a fender cover aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). HT’s do metal work necessary to keep all types of shipboard structures and surfaces in good working condition. America is currently underway conducting routine operations in preparation for deployment later this year.

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