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    America, Akebono sail together in East China Sea [Image 23 of 23]

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    A U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship marked 'LHA 6' (USS America) is underway at sea with an F-35B aircraft performing a vertical or short takeoff/landing maneuver above its flight deck. Multiple additional F-35B aircraft are visible parked on the deck. In the background, a warship bearing hull number '108' — consistent with a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer — is sailing in company.

    EAST CHINA SEA

    04.10.2020

    Photo by Seaman Jomark Almazan 

    USS America (LHA 6)   

    200410-N-DB724-2647 EAST CHINA SEA (April 10, 2020) Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) recovers an F-35B Lightning II assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Marine Medium Tiltrotor (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) while sailing in formation with Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force JS Akebono (DD 108). America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit team, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jomark A. Almazan)

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    Date Taken: 04.10.2020
    Date Posted: 04.10.2020 23:15
    Photo ID: 6170233
    VIRIN: 200410-N-DB724-2647
    Resolution: 1235x1852
    Size: 1.48 MB
    Location: EAST CHINA SEA
    Web Views: 52
    Downloads: 39

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