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    USS America transits Strait of Magellan [Image 6 of 6]

    USS America transits Strait of Magellan

    STRAIT OF MAGELLAN, AT SEA

    08.20.2014

    Photo by Ryan Riley 

    USS America (LHA 6)   

    Future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) passes the southern most point of South America as the ship transits through the Strait of Magellan. America is currently traveling through the U.S. Southern Command and U.S. 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 MV-22 Osprey and F-35B Joint Strike Fighter. The ship is scheduled to be ceremoniously commissioned Oct. 11 in San Francisco. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan Riley/Released)

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    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 08.20.2014
    Date Posted: 08.21.2014 00:01
    Photo ID: 1514117
    VIRIN: 140820-N-MZ309-243
    Resolution: 2784x1848
    Size: 983.79 KB
    Location: STRAIT OF MAGELLAN, AT SEA

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    Downloads: 6

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