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An aviation boatswain’s mate (handling) directs an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, assigned to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, toward the flight deck of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) prior to a bilateral exchange with distinguished Peruvian visitors. 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 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 1st Class Demetrius Kennon/Released)
| Date Taken: | 08.31.2014 |
| Date Posted: | 09.02.2014 03:25 |
| Photo ID: | 1530827 |
| VIRIN: | 140831-N-LD343-010 |
| Resolution: | 1981x3000 |
| Size: | 1.16 MB |
| Location: | AT SEA |
| Web Views: | 11 |
| Downloads: | 7 |
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