Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Conor Holladay, assigned to the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force South, explains Marine explosive ordnance disposal capabilities to Brazilian navy and marine distinguished visitors during a guided tour of the ship. 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 a
Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Conor Holladay, assigned to the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force South, explains Marine explosive ordnance disposal capabilities to Brazilian navy and marine distinguished visitors during a guided tour of the ship. 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) Brazilian VIPs tour USS America 140804-N-LD343-009
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