Fire controlmen assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), upload dummy ammunition into a close-in weapon system while downloading live ammunition during a practice ammunition handling evolution aboard the ship. 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 MV-22 Osprey and F-35B Joint Strike Fighter. The ship is scheduled to be ceremoniously commissioned Oct. 11 in San
Fire controlmen assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), upload dummy ammunition into a close-in weapon system while downloading live ammunition during a practice ammunition handling evolution aboard the ship. 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 MV-22 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 3rd Class Huey D. Younger ) CWIS maintenance 141005-N-MD297-037
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