200218-N-DB724-1026 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 18, 2020) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) perform a fast rope exercise on the port aircraft elevator of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike group, 31st MEU team, is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jomark A. Almazan)
Capt. Luke A. Frost relieved Capt. Daniel A. Nowicki as America’s commanding officer, during a change of command ceremony in the ship's hangar bay, Sept. 6.
Congresswoman Kay Granger (Rep) for Texas’ 12th congressional district, along with three congressional delegation staff members toured the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and met with Sailors from the Texas area March 30.
