251010-N-TW227-1039 SAN DIEGO (Oct. 10, 2025) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) cut a cake during a celebration ahead of the United States Navy’s 250th birthday on the flight deck, Oct. 10. 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 Kenneth Melseth)
