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Live-Fire Small Arms Qualification Aboard USS America (LHA 6) [Image 2 of 4]

240726-N-FI026-2406 PHILIPPINE SEA (July 26, 2024) Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Timothy Terry from Lumberton, Texas, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) fires a M18 during a gun qualification exercise while conducting routine operations in the Philippine Sea, July 26. 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 2nd Class Matthew Bakerian)

Live-Fire Small Arms Qualification Aboard USS America (LHA 6) [Image 1 of 4]

240726-N-FI026-1355 PHILIPPINE SEA (July 26, 2024) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Kamari Underwood, from Evanston, Illinois, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) sights in an M4 rifle prior to commencing a small arms qualification exercise while conducting routine operations in the Philippine Sea, July 26. 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 2nd Class Matthew Bakerian)

MV-22B Osprey Maintenance Aboard USS America (LHA 6)

240725-N-QR506-1084 PHILIPPINE SEA (July 25, 2024) Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 Corporal Hector Arevalo, from Denton, Texas, conducts maintenance on a VMM 262 MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft from in the hangar bay of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), while conducting routine operations in the Philippine Sea, July 25. 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 Jeadan Andre)

Inert Bomb Load Aboard USS America (LHA 6) [Image 4 of 8]

240725-N-FC892-1857 PHILIPPINE SEA (July 25, 2024) Marines assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 load an inert GBU-12 bomb onto a F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while conducting routine operations in the Philippine Sea, July 25. 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 2nd Class Cole Pursley)

MH-60 and F-35B Flight Operations aboard USS America (LHA 6)

240712-N-FC892-1973 PHILIPPINE SEA (July 12, 2024) The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conducts flight operations with an MH-60S Seahawk from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 and an F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 during routine operations in the Philippine Sea, July 12. 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 video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Cole Pursley)

USS America (LHA 6) Conducts Ammo. Onload

SASEBO BAY, Japan (June 11, 2024) Sailors, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6), move ordnance during an ammunition handling evolution in Sasebo bay, June 11. 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 video by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kenneth Melseth)

USS America (LHA 6) Sailors conduct fueling operations at Yokose Fuel Terminal

SASEBO, Japan (June 13, 2024) The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) takes on fuel from the Yokose Fuel Terminal in Sasebo, Japan, June 13. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation. 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 Video by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kenneth Melseth)

USS America (LHA 6) Awarded the ‘Battle E’ for Third Consecutive Year

The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America received the 2023 Battle Effectiveness Award, May 17.

America Arrives in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan – The forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier, USS America (LHA 6) with embarked Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in Osaka, Japan, Feb. 27.

USS America Holds Change of Command

Captain Manny Pardo relieved Capt. Shockey Snyder as commanding officer of the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier, USS America (LHA 6), in a ceremony aboard the ship, while moored in Brisbane, Australia, July 14.

Flight Operations B-Roll

SOLOMON SEA (June 16, 2023) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6) conduct flight operations with aircraft from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit's (MEU) Air Combat Element (ACE) on the ship's flight deck while sailing in the Solomon Sea, June 16. 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 Video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew Bakerian)

USS America (LHA 6) Arrives In Brisbane

BRISBANE, Australia – The forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier, USS America (LHA 6) with embarked Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in Brisbane, Australia for a routine port visit, June 20-24.

America Sailors Complete ASIST Training

Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA6) completed Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) course at the base chapel aboard Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan May 2-3.

America Amphibious Ready Group Completes Exercise Iron Fist

Sailors assigned to the America Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), along with members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), celebrated the completion of the 17th iteration of Exercise Iron Fist in a ceremony held on the flight deck of JMSDF landing ship tank JS Ohsumi (LST 4001), March 12.

America Arrives in Osaka

The forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier, USS America (LHA 6) with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in Osaka, Japan in preparation for Exercise Iron Fist, Feb. 20.

RAM B-Roll

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 24, 2023) The forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier, USS America (LHA 6), fires a RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile during routine operations while underway in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 24. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations. 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.

USS America Conducts Missile Launch

The forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6) fired a RIM-116 rolling airframe missile, during routine operations, while underway in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 24.

Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25 embarks USS America

The Forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier, USS America (LHA 6) conducts flight operations with MH-60s helicopters from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, Det. 6 in Sasebo, Japan, Jan. 6. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, 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 photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Thomas B. Contant)

JMSDF Sailors Visit USS America (LHA 6)

Sailors from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ship, JS Ise (DDH-182), visited the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier, USS America (LHA 6) for an in-port tour and lunch, Dec. 6.

USS America Celebrates Thanksgiving

SASEBO, Japan (Nov. 23, 2022) Culinary Specialists, assigned to the USS America (LHA 6), prepare a Thanksgiving meal for Sailors, also assigned to the America, and their families in the ship's galley while moored in Sasebo, Japan, Nov. 23. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility 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 photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sade' Anita Wallace)

USS America Holds Chief Pinning Ceremony

SASEBO, Japan – Eleven 1st Class Petty Officers and one Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. assigned to the amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6) assumed the roles and responsibilities of Chief Petty Officers during a pinning ceremony on board, while the ship was moored in Sasebo, Japan, Oct. 24, 2022.

USS America (LHA 6) Conducts Flight Operations With Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) Squadron 25

EAST CHINA SEA (Aug. 31, 2022) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6) conduct flight operations on the ship's flight deck while sailing in the East China Sea, Aug. 31, 2022. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, 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 3rd Class Amy Mullins)

USS America (LHA 6) Conducts Underway Replenishment

EAST CHINA SEA (Aug. 3, 2022) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6) participate in a fueling-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204) in the East China Sea, Aug. 3. America, leade ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 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.

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SASEBO BAY (July 29, 2022) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6) conduct an ammunition handling evolution in the ship's hangar bay while anchored in Sasebo Bay, Japan, July, 29. America, lead ship of the America Ready Group, is operation in the U.S. 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 2nd Class Theodore C. Lee)

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