The future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) sails with BNS União (F 45), a Brazilian Niteroi-class frigate. Over the last week, the and Brazilian navies participated in bilateral training evolutions, officer exchanges and senior leadership engagements during the ship's port visit to Rio De Janerio, Brazil. America is currently traveling through the Southern Command and 4th Fleet area of responsibility on her 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 generat
The future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) sails with BNS União (F 45), a Brazilian Niteroi-class frigate. Over the last week, the and Brazilian navies participated in bilateral training evolutions, officer exchanges and senior leadership engagements during the ship's port visit to Rio De Janerio, Brazil. America is currently traveling through the Southern Command and 4th Fleet area of responsibility on her 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. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael McNabb/Released) US and Brazilian navies participated in bilateral training evolutions 140809-N-AC979-098
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