260323-N-QR506-1018 SAN DIEGO (March 23, 2026) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class (Handling) Christopher Meraz assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) loads ammunition during a firearms qualification course, March 23, 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 3rd Class Jeadan Andre)
| Date Taken: | 03.22.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.24.2026 17:38 |
| Photo ID: | 9582006 |
| VIRIN: | 260323-N-QR506-1018 |
| Resolution: | 8256x5504 |
| Size: | 2.35 MB |
| Location: | SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US |
| Web Views: | 5 |
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