Rainbow sideboys render honors as distinguished Peruvian visitors arrive aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) for a bilateral exchange with shipboard leadership. 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 Ospr
Rainbow sideboys render honors as distinguished Peruvian visitors arrive aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) for a bilateral exchange with shipboard leadership. 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 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 Demetrius Kennon/Released) USS America operations 140831-N-LD343-008
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