USS America (LHA 6) and 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit Conduct Photo Formation Commemorating 250 Years of Service 250802-N-TW227-1081 CORAL SEA (Aug. 2, 2025) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and U.S. Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) stand in formation for a photo commemorating 250 years of naval service, while conducting operations in the Coral Sea, Aug. 2. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo illustration by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Melseth) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 3rd Class Kenneth Melseth VIRIN: 250925-N-N0831-0011 USS America to Return to United States America-class amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) departed Sasebo, Japan for San Diego, California as part of a scheduled rotation of forces in the Pacific. LHA 6 LATEST NEWS SURFPAC LATEST NEWS USS America INDO PACIFIC homeport change
USS America (LHA 6) Conducts Flight Operations 250807-N-BW367-3061 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 7, 2025) Two U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 268 takeoff from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while conducting flight operations in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 7. USS America (LHA 6) is operating in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. An integral part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy’s role across the full spectrum of military operations. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation and overflight, the rule of law and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Nicholas Douglass) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Seaman Nicholas Douglass VIRIN: 250915-N-N0831-0022 USS America Enhances Joint Readiness with Army and Marine Corps Rotary-Wing Operations NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN – Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) concluded joint aviation training with the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps, boosting interoperability and readiness in the Indo-Pacific region. On Sept. 7 and 11, 2025, off the coast of Pearl Harbor, America served as a floating airfield for rotary-wing aircraft from the Army's 25th Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB) and Marine Corps’ Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 268. LHA 6 LATEST NEWS USS America US 3RD FLEET
USS America Visits Pearl Harbor After Six Years Forward-Deployed in Indo-Pacific 250908-N-TW227-1091 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (Sept. 8, 2025) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) observe the USS Arizona memorial as the ship arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Sept. 8. America is operating in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. An integral part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy’s role across the full spectrum of military operations. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation and overflight, the rule of law and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Melseth) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 3rd Class Kenneth Melseth VIRIN: 250915-N-N0831-0023 USS America Visits Pearl Harbor After Six Years Forward-Deployed in Indo-Pacific PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — The America-class amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) arrived at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for a scheduled port visit, marking its return to the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations after six years of forward-deployed operations in the Indo-Pacific, Sept. 8, 2025. LHA 6 LATEST NEWS USS America US 3RD FLEET
USS America (LHA 6) Conducts Oceanic Data Collection 250806-N-BW367-1040 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 6, 2025) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), and U.S. Marines as with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepare to deploy an oceanographic data collection device to collect information for developing short and long-term weather forecasts, Aug. 5. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Nicholas Douglass) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Seaman Nicholas Douglass VIRIN: 250915-N-N0831-0024 USS America Deploys Advanced Oceanographic Devices to Support Naval and Atmospheric Research In a significant stride toward enhancing environmental awareness and maritime readiness, the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) has deployed four advanced oceanographic and atmospheric data collection devices in support of ongoing naval and atmospheric research. These tools are expected to play a vital role in developing both short-term and long-term weather forecasts, ultimately improving the U.S. Navy’s ability to issue timely warnings and implement protective measures across its global operations. LHA 6 LATEST NEWS