Navy Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Courtney Lavallee uses a machinist scribe to clean a metal hinge before welding

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Navy Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Courtney Lavallee uses a machinist scribe to clean a metal hinge before welding it for a galley refrigerator Aug. 12, 2014, in the metalsmith shop aboard the newly commissioned amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in the Atlantic Ocean. The metalsmith shop made various parts and materials for main spaces, engine rooms and compartments around the ship. The America embarked on a mission to conduct training engagements with partner nations throughout the Americas before reporting to its new home port of San Diego. The America was set to be ceremoniously commissioned Oct. 11, 2014.

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