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USS America (LHA 6) Holds National American Indian Heritage Month Observance [Image 1 of 7]

241125-N-QR506-1052 SASEBO, Japan (Nov. 25, 2024) Operations Specialist 3rd Class Gabrielle Kinney, from Hogback, New Mexico, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), speaks during the National American Indian Heritage Month Observance in the ship’s mess deck, Nov. 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)

ESG 7 Leadership Meets With Sasebo Waterfront Junior Enlisted aboard USS America (LHA 6) [Image 7 of 9]

241122-N-FC892-1056 SASEBO, Japan (Nov. 22, 2024) Rear Adm. Christopher Stone, Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 7, speaks to Sailors assigned to Sasebo-based operational commands in the mess decks of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during a scheduled visit. 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)

USS America Celebrates 249th Marine Coprs Birthday

241110-N-FC892-1001 SASEBO, Japan (November 10, 2024) The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) celebrates the 249th Marine Corps birthday, documenting operations executed aboard the ship by embarked Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). 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 Celebrates the 249th Birthday of the U.S. Navy

USS America (LHA 6) Celebrates 10 Year Commissioning Anniversary

USS America (LHA 6) 10 Year Commissioning Anniversary

Commandant of the Marine Corps Visits USS America (LHA 6)

240907-N-TW227-1354 SOUTH KOREA STRAIT (Sept. 7, 2024) The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, visited the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during routine operations, Sept. 7, 2024. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, are underway conducting routine operations 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 Kenneth Melseth)

Publication - Letter from the Commanding Officer

Letter from the Commanding Officer of USS America (LHA 6) to families of Sailors and Marines aboard the ship.

Publication - Times of America

Times of America, August 2024 Edition. America’s monthly publication designed to communicate news and command information to the crew and families.

Publication - Times of America

Times of America, September 2024 Edition. America’s monthly publication designed to communicate news and command information to the crew and families.

F-35B Flight Operations Aboard USS America (LHA 6)

240826-N-QR506-1001 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 26, 2024) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), and Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare an F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 for takeoff in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 26, 2024. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, are underway conducting routine operations 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 Jeadan Andre)

Korean Culture and Language Brief

240811-N-FC892-1001 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 11, 2024) A short Korean culture and language brief conducted by and for Sailors aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), Aug. 11, 2024. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, are underway conducting routine operations 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 Medical Training

240813-N-TW227-1001 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 13, 2024) Hospital Corpsmen conduct medical training aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during routine operations in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 13. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, are underway conducting routine operations 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) Day in the Life Of: Air Traffic Controllers

240813-N-FC892-1001 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 13, 2024) An interview with Air Traffic Controllers aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during routine operations in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 13. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, are underway conducting routine operations 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) 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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