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USS America (LHA 6) Conducts 8010 Industrial Fire Drill [Image 5 of 5]

SASEBO, Japan (Oct. 11, 2023) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) return from fighting a simulated fire onboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6). The drill, required by the Industrial Ship Safety Manual for Fire Prevention (8010), was created to train integrated teams of Sailors and base firefighters to casualties in industrial environments. 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 Apprentice Darian Lord)

USS America (LHA 6) Conducts 8010 Industrial Fire Drill [Image 4 of 5]

SASEBO, Japan (Oct. 11, 2023) Commander, Naval Region Japan Fire & Emergency Services firefighters, return after combatting a simulated fire onboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6). The drill, required by the Industrial Ship Safety Manual for Fire Prevention (8010), was created to train integrated teams of Sailors and base firefighters to casualties in industrial environments. 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 Apprentice Darian Lord)

USS America (LHA 6) Conducts 8010 Industrial Fire Drill [Image 3 of 5]

SASEBO, Japan (Oct. 11, 2023) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) assist each other putting on firefighting equipment (FFE) during a simulated fire onboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6). The drill, required by the Industrial Ship Safety Manual for Fire Prevention (8010), was created to train integrated teams of Sailors and base firefighters to casualties in industrial environments. 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 Apprentice Darian Lord)

USS America (LHA 6) Conducts 8010 Industrial Fire Drill [Image 2 of 5]

SASEBO, Japan (Oct. 11, 2023) Commander, Naval Region Japan Fire & Emergency Services firefighters, pass out gear to set up stations for a simulated fire onboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6). The drill, required by the Industrial Ship Safety Manual for Fire Prevention (8010), was created to train integrated teams of Sailors and base firefighters to casualties in industrial environments. 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 Apprentice Darian Lord)

USS America (LHA 6) Conducts 8010 Industrial Fire Drill [Image 1 of 5]

USS America (LHA 6) Conducts 8010 Industrial Fire Drill [Image 9 of 9]

SASEBO, Japan (Oct. 11, 2023) Firefighters from Commander, Naval Region Japan Fire & Emergency Services transports a simulated casualty from the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6) during an integrated industrial firefighting drill, Oct. 11. The drill, required by the Industrial Ship Safety Manual for Fire Prevention (8010), was created to train integrated teams of Sailors and base firefighters to respond to casualties in industrial environments. 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 Thomas B. Contant)

USS America (LHA 6) Conducts 8010 Industrial Fire Drill [Image 8 of 9]

SASEBO, Japan (OCT. 11, 2023) A firetruck from Commander, Naval Region Japan Fire & Emergency Services provides a fire hose to help combat a simulated fire onboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6) during an integrated industrial firefighting drill, Oct. 11. The drill, required by the Industrial Ship Safety Manual for Fire Prevention (8010), was created to train integrated teams of Sailors and base firefighters to respond to casualties in industrial environments. 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 Thomas B. Contant)

USS America (LHA 6) Conducts 8010 Industrial Fire Drill [Image 7 of 9]

SASEBO, Japan (Oct. 11, 2023) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6) take off their firefighting equipment (FFE) during an integrated industrial firefighting drill, Oct. 11. The drill, required by the Industrial Ship Safety Manual for Fire Prevention (8010), was created to train integrated teams of Sailors and base firefighters to respond to casualties in industrial environments. 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 Thomas B. Contant)

USS America (LHA 6) Conducts 8010 Industrial Fire Drill [Image 6 of 9]

SASEBO, Japan (Oct. 11, 2023) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6) conduct an integrated industrial firefighting drill with Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18), and Commander, Naval Region Japan Fire & Emergency Services firefighters onboard USS America Oct. 11. The drill, required by the Industrial Ship Safety Manual for Fire Prevention (8010), was created to train integrated teams of Sailors and base firefighters to respond to casualties in industrial environments. 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)

USS America (LHA 6) Conducts 8010 Industrial Fire Drill [Image 5 of 9]

SASEBO, Japan (Oct. 11, 2023) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6) conduct an integrated industrial firefighting drill with Commander, Naval Region Japan Fire & Emergency Services firefighters onboard USS America Oct. 11. The drill, required by the Industrial Ship Safety Manual for Fire Prevention (8010), was created to train integrated teams of Sailors and base firefighters to respond to casualties in industrial environments. 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)

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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USS America Tests Close-in Weapon System

AT SEA (July 18, 2022) The forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6) test fires its close-in weapon system. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, 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.

Anchor Drop B-Roll Package

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 16, 2022) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6) conduct an anchor freefall in the ship's fo'c'sle. 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 video by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Amy Mullins)

ESG 7 visits America

SASEBO, Japan - Rear Adm. Derek A. Trinque, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 7, visited the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6), July 15, 2022.

USS America completes integrated industrial firefighting drill

USS America (LHA 6) completed an integrated firefighting drill with base firefighters onboard U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo, April 27.

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