Leaders of Southern Command, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South, the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), Expeditionary Strike Group 3 and Ambassador to Peru Brian A. Nichols cut the official cake of an evening reception held aboard America in Peru, Sept. 1, 2014. The reception was hosted by the Marines, Sailors aboard the ship and Ambassador Nichols. The formal evening consisted of food, music and dancing, concluding with the presentation of the colors and speeches from Rear Adm. Frank L. Ponds, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 3, and Ambassador
Leaders of Southern Command, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South, the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), Expeditionary Strike Group 3 and Ambassador to Peru Brian A. Nichols cut the official cake of an evening reception held aboard America in Peru, Sept. 1, 2014. The reception was hosted by the Marines, Sailors aboard the ship and Ambassador Nichols. The formal evening consisted of food, music and dancing, concluding with the presentation of the colors and speeches from Rear Adm. Frank L. Ponds, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 3, and Ambassador Nichols. Marines and Sailors with SPMAGTF-South are currently embarked aboard America in support of her maiden transit, "America Visits the Americas." The transit is a clear example of our nation's commitment to our regional partners and allies. ( Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Donald Holbert/ Released) Brian A. Nichols, second from left, the ambassador to Peru, and Marines and Sailors cut a cake during a reception on the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in Peru Sept 140901-M-HB658-639
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