U.S., Japan naval forces complete Mine Warfare Exercise 1JA 2026

The amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) arrives at the General Dynamics National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) shipyard dry dock, Feb. 21, 2026. America entered the dry dock in support of a regularly scheduled maintenance period for modernization and repairs.

Taken: 02.21.2026 | Video by Chief Petty Officer Byron Linder, Petty Officer 2nd Class Cole Pursley, Petty Officer 3rd Class Jeadan Andre, Petty Officer 2nd Class Kenneth Melseth and Petty Officer 3rd Class Sam McNeely

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