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    USS America (LHA 6) receives kadomatsu from JS Ise (DDH 182) [Image 1 of 3]

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    USS America (LHA 6) receives kadomatsu from JS Ise (DDH 182)

    SASEBO, NAGASAKI, JAPAN

    12.23.2020

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Walter Estrada 

    USS America (LHA 6)   

    CMDCM(SW/AW) Randy Bell, USS America (LHA 6) command master chief, right, presents a wreath to Master Chief Petty Officer Tatayuki Ono, CMC of JS Ise (DDH 182), during a kadomatsu exchange between the ships. Kadomatsu, or "gate pines," are a Japanese New Year tradition for good luck. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group and assigned to Amphibious Squadron 11, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

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    Date Taken: 12.23.2020
    Date Posted: 12.22.2020 23:56
    Photo ID: 6466185
    VIRIN: 201223-N-NJ919-133
    Resolution: 5110x3407
    Size: 1.8 MB
    Location: SASEBO, NAGASAKI, JP

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