260319-N-FC892-1599 SAN DIEGO (March 19, 2026) Command Master Chief Stephen McQueen, command master chief of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), presents a gift from the Chiefs Mess to Capt. Ethan M. Rule, commanding officer of USS America, 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: | 9575004 |
| VIRIN: | 260319-N-FC892-1599 |
| Resolution: | 6701x4376 |
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| Location: | SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US |
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