260316-N-EN007-0235 SAN DIEGO (March 16, 2026) Capt. Ethan Rule, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), speaks with Capt. John P. Barrientos, Commander, Amphibious Squadron 5 during America's scheduled maintenance period, March 16, 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 Seaman Apprentice Neah Ross)
