150824-N-JH668-141 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 24, 2015) Seaman Meghan Mckinney uses a grinder to sand down the port side anchor chain aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is currently moored at Naval Base San Diego and receiving upgrades while undergoing a post-shakedown availability (PSA). PSA is a period in which the ship’s crew and contractors make improvements to the ship’s design. Every new ship conducts a PSA that is designed to harness results of a thorough test and evaluation period and pave the way to operational employment. (Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kyl
150824-N-JH668-141 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 24, 2015) Seaman Meghan Mckinney uses a grinder to sand down the port side anchor chain aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is currently moored at Naval Base San Diego and receiving upgrades while undergoing a post-shakedown availability (PSA). PSA is a period in which the ship’s crew and contractors make improvements to the ship’s design. Every new ship conducts a PSA that is designed to harness results of a thorough test and evaluation period and pave the way to operational employment. (Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kyle Hafer/Released)
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