An aviation boatswain’s mate directs an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Blackjacks of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 to land aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during flight quarters. America is traveling through the Southern Command and 4th Fleet area of responsibility on her maiden transit. The ship is scheduled to be commissioned Oct. 11 in San Francisco. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan Riley/Released) USS America operations 140909-N-MZ309-051

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