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    USS America (LHA 6) conducts flight operations

    PHILIPPINE SEA

    05.30.2025

    Photo by Seaman Kenneth Melseth 

    USS America (LHA 6)   

    250531-N-TW227-1109
    PHILIPPINE SEA (May 31, 2025) Aviating Boatswains Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Zachary Phillips, from San Jose, California launches an F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 off the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea, May 31. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Melseth)

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    Date Taken: 05.30.2025
    Date Posted: 06.01.2025 05:12
    Photo ID: 9075950
    VIRIN: 250531-N-TW227-1109
    Resolution: 6613x3646
    Size: 2.14 MB
    Location: PHILIPPINE SEA

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