260319-N-FC892-1480 SAN DIEGO (March 19, 2026) Capt. John P. Barrientos, Commander, Amphibious Squadron 5, awards, Capt. Ethan M. Rule, commanding officer of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), the Legion of Merit award during the ship’s change of command ceremony, March 19, 2026. With a crew of over 1,200 Sailors and capable of deploying over 1,600 Marines, the America delivers a self-contained, mobile crisis response force, ranging from combat operations to humanitarian aid and disaster response. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Cole Pursley)
| Date Taken: | 03.18.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.19.2026 20:14 |
| Photo ID: | 9575001 |
| VIRIN: | 260319-N-FC892-1480 |
| Resolution: | 8256x5504 |
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| Location: | SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US |
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