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    USS America general quarters [Image 12 of 15]

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    USS America general quarters

    ATLANTIC OCEAN

    08.16.2014

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Huey Younger 

    USS America (LHA 6)   

    Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Allan Shih, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), dons a firefighting ensemble during a general quarters drill aboard the ship. The crew practices various drills to improve proficiency, ensuring they are ready for any emergency. 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 3rd Class Huey D. Younger Jr./Released)

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    Date Taken: 08.16.2014
    Date Posted: 08.17.2014 00:26
    Photo ID: 1507335
    VIRIN: 140816-N-MD297-003
    Resolution: 2680x1784
    Size: 1.03 MB
    Location: ATLANTIC OCEAN

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