180318-N-LD343-004 FONTANA, Calif. (March 18, 2018) – Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 2nd Class Mike Folsom, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), takes photos during the NASCAR Mo More
180318-N-LD343-007 FONTANA, Calif. (March 18, 2018) – Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) observe a NASCAR pit crew in action during the Monster Energy Auto Club 400 race. Sixtee More
Capt. Robert A. Hall, commanding officer of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), introduces guest speaker and USS Arizona survivor Lauren F. Bruner, during an all-hands call in the ship's hangar bay. Br More
(March 29, 2016) –Master Chief Air Traffic Controller Renae Morin, a master chief who has served 30 years in the Navy, speaks to the crew of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during a women’s hist More
A U.S. Sailor assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) mans the rails as the ship passes the Golden Gate Bridge during a scheduled port visit for the 34th Annual Fleet Week Oct. 6, 2014, in S More
U.S. Sailors and Marines assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) man the rails as the ship passes under the Oakland Bay Bridge during a scheduled port visit for the 34th Annual Fleet Week Oc More
Seaman Joshua Franks, left, and Culinary Specialist Seaman Telisha Proctor carve radish garnishes for a reception aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is currently traveling throu More
Poster to inform Sailors that visit the USS America about the requirements to create a new ship.
170729-N-AC254-100 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 29, 2017) Sailors assigned to the Deck department aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), load a pallet of compressed plastic waste for offload on the ship More
170802-N-AC254-035 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 2, 2017) Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), conduct speed loading and transition drills with More
170802-N-AC254-167 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 2, 2017) Lance Cpl. Austin Bernth, a native of Goshen, Indiana, and Pvt. Rallik King, a Los Angelos native, both assigned to the the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboar More
170809-N-AC254-148 SINGAPORE (Aug. 9, 2017) Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) lower the ensign on the ship’s fantail in preparation for departure from Singapore. America was in Sing More
170905-N-AC254-237 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 5, 2017) Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conduct routine maintenance More
A tilt-rotor MV-22 Osprey prepares to takes off from the flight deck of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) to participate in bilateral training exercises with Colombia’s military. America is cur More
Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) South disembark an MV-22 Osprey, assigned to the “Spartans” of Marine Operational and Test Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 22, to engage in a More
A tilt-rotor MV-22 Osprey prepares to land on the flight deck of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during a bilateral engagement with Colombia. America is traveling through the U.S. Southern Co More
Marine Sgt. Jacey Marks, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) South, participates in a live-fire exercise while conducting bilateral training with Colombian Marines, known as Infan More
Marine Sgt. Adrian Trujillo, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) South, coaches load and reload procedures to a Colombian Marine, known as Infanteria de Marina, at the Internation More
Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) South prepare to board two MV-22 Osprey, assigned to the "Argonauts" of Marine Operational and Test Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 22, after More
Operations Specialist 1st Class Kenneth Jenkerson, left, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), warms up with teammates prior to a soccer game with the base team at Naval Station Guanta More
A tilt-rotor MV-22 Osprey, assigned to the “Argonauts” of Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 22, takes off from the flight deck of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during fl More
Aviation Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Jannicejoie Reyes, assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), monitors an MH-60 Seahawk helicopter during an aircraft movement evolution in the han More
Two tiltrotor MV-22 Osprey, assigned to the "Argonauts" of Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 22, transport distinguished visitors from Trinidad and Tobago to the future amphibious assault sh More
Sailors assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) move smoke curtains into position during a general quarters drill. The ship practices various drills to improve proficiency, ensuring they More
Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Erin Castillo, assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), treats a simulated face laceration with a during a general quarters drill. The crew practices vario More
U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Chad Lunsford and Sailors with a weapons department fire 9 mm pistols during a small-arms qualification course July 28, 2014, on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS More
Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Trevor Vindelov, assigned to the "Blackjacks" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, performs a corrosion inspection on a MH-60S Seahawk helicopter in the hangar b More
Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Charles Hill, assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), reloads a .50-caliber machine gun during a sustainment shoot. The crew conducts routine, live-fire c More
Marine Cpl. James Creller, embarked aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), prepares pancake batter for the crew’s breakfast. America’s food service team begins preparing breakfast at mid More
Capt. Robert A. Hall Jr, commanding officer of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), presents command ball caps to naval officers and marines from the Marinha do Brasil, Aug. 1. The Brazilian More
Religious Programs Specialist 1st Class Angel Pacheco, assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), serves a scoop of ice cream during a social event hosted by the first class petty offic More
Air Department training team leader Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Phillip Posada, center, demonstrates proper hose handling techniques to Sailors and Marines during an aircraft fire fighting drill More
Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Apprentice Keantae Terrell, assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), performs a mechanical advantage control hold (MACH) takedown during an oleoresin capsi More
Sailors assigned to Air Department view a sunset from the flight deck of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is currently traveling through the U.S. Southern Command and U.S. 4th Fle More
Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Sara Krise, center, assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), directs two hose teams during an aircraft fire fighting drill on the flight More
A Brazilian S-70B Seahawk helicopter departs the flight deck of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during deck landing qualifications (DLQs) as part of a training partnership between the Brazili More
Rainbow sideboys render honors to Brazilian navy Rear Adm. Nelio de Almeida, commander, Marine Doctrine and Training Command, as he arrives aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) for a le More
Members of the Brazilian Marine Corps, Sailors assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and Marines from embarked Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force South conduct a planning More
The future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) sails through the water as she approaches Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, for a scheduled port visit. America is currently traveling through the U.S. Southern Comm More
Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Airman Carter Bash, assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), mans the rails as the ship prepares to moor in Rio De Janeiro for a scheduled port visit. Americ More
Chief Gas Turbine Systems Technician Julius Adlao, right, assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), speaks with Brazilian Navy Rear Adm. Jose Renato de Oliveira, commander of Surface F More
A group of Brazilian sailors learn about the MH-60S Seahawk helicopter during a tour of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is currently making a port visit to Rio de Janeiro as the ship More
Sailors assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and Brazilian Sailors paint the exterior handrails at Albert Schweitzer Municipal School during a community relations (COMEL) project in Ri More
Brazilian Navy Vice Adm. Alipio Jorge, director, Weapons Systems Command, visits the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during a scheduled port visit in Rio de Janeiro. America is currently trav More
From right, Lt. Col. George D. Hasseltine, commanding officer of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force South, Rear Adm. Frank L. Ponds, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 3, U.S. Consul General for Br More
Sailors assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America's (LHA 6) soccer team pose for a group photo before a friendly match with the Brazilian navy's soccer team during a scheduled port visit in Rio de More
Brazilian dignitaries, military officials and distinguished guests join Sailors and Marines on board the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) for a reception held in the ship’s hangar bay. America More
Marine Gunnery Sgt. Conor Holladay talks about explosive ordnance disposal equipment to a tour group on the flight deck of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA6). America is currently traveling throu More
Aviation Support Equipment Technician 1st Class Joseph Diaz teaches students to shoot free throws during a community relations project (COMREL) at the U.S. Municipal School during a scheduled port visit. Americ More
Lt. j.g. Juan C. Benavides, center, assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), is promoted from Ensign to Lt. j.g. in front of the Christ the Redeemer statue during a scheduled port vis More
Aviation Ordanceman Airman Christopher Swanberg, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), stands at parade rest while manning the rails as the ship prepares to depart Rio De Janeiro, Braz More
Boatswain's Mate Seaman Steven AlvarezBrown mans the "phone talker station" during sea and anchor detail in the fo'c'sle of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as the ship prepares to depart Rio More
The future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) sails alongside BNS União (F 45), a Brazilian Niteroi-class frigate. Over the last week, the U.S. and Brazilian navies participated in bilateral training e More
A Brazilian navy UH-13 Esquilo is directed to land on the flight deck of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as part of a training partnership between the Brazilian and U.S. navies. America is cu More
The future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) sails through the Atlantic Ocean en route to its San Diego home port. America is currently traveling through the U.S. Southern Command and U.S. 4th Fleet a More
Sailors assigned to Air Department aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) pose for a group photo in front of a spotting dolly tow tractor in the ship’s hangar bay before a training exerci More
Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Kenny Vida, flight deck leading petty officer aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), observes an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter as it takes off. Ame More
Marines from Marine Operational and Test Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 22, embarked aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), perform routine maintenance on an MV-22 Osprey on the ship’s flight dec More
Machinery Repairman Fireman Raymond Vasquez, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), uses a machinist lathe to grade down pins for remotely controlled hand-wheels. The machine shop makes More
Sailors assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) chock and chain an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter after it lands during flight quarters. America is currently traveling through the U.S. Souther More
Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Courtney Lavallee, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), measures parts before welding a hinge in the metalsmith shop for a galley refrigerator. T More
Sailors assigned to air department aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) use a spotting dolly tow tractor to move an MH-60 Seahawk helicopter into the ship’s hangar. America is currently More
Julissa Reynoso, U.S. Ambassador to Uruguay, listens to Marine Lt. Col. George Hasseltine, commanding officer of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) South describe airlift logistic equipment More
Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Shakkai Anders, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA6), cleans and inspects a 9 mm pistol in the ship's armory after conducting a live-fire course. Planned mainten More
Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Daniel Ussery, right, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), describes the hydraulic component test stand procedures to Airman Joshua Schlueter in More
Yeoman Seaman Recruit Stephanie Cortez, left, verifies a maintenance requirement card (MRC) during a spot check with Senior Chief Navy Counselor Ryan Romes aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America More
Ship's Serviceman 2nd Class Michael Gray, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), prepares to press a dress white top in the ship's laundry facilities. America is currently traveling thr More
Seaman Milton Guevara, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America, paints the port side anchor chain and housing in the ship’s fo’c’sle to prevent corrosion. America is currently traveling through t More
Ship’s Serviceman 3rd Class Ana Saucedo, right, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), processes a customer’s purchase at the ship’s store. All ship store profits go to Morale, Welfare More
Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Travis Gerardi, back, and Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Lyndis Hawkins, both assigned to Aviation Intermediate Maintenance Department’s I-M3 division aboard More
Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Keith Jones, a food service attendant temporarily assigned to the bake shop aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), slices peach crunch in preparation for lunch in More
Aircraft Survival Equipmentman 3rd Class Kenjuan Gill, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), adjusts the bobbin on the EconoSew sewing machine before sewing flight suit coveralls in th More
Navy Counselor 1st Class Robert Wetzel, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), talks to new check-ins about military pay and benefits during an indoctrination class. America is currentl More
Seaman Kenneth Lee, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), reattaches the lid to a paint can in the paint storeroom. America is currently traveling through the U.S. Southern Command and More
Religious Programs Specialist 1st Class Angel Pacheco, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), sets up an altar prior to Catholic Mass in the ship’s chapel. America is currently travelin More
Machinist’s Mate 1st Class Sabella Batey, center, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), trains Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Steven Cosentino on the procedures to test diesel lube oil vis More
Electrician’s Mate 1st Class Jean Rempart, left, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), goes over electrical isolation training with Electrician’s Mate Fireman Jazmeka Butler during a g More
Aviation Support Equipment Technician 2nd Class Andrew Cockcroft, left, teaches basic nomenclature on support equipment to Aviation Support Equipment Technician Airman Bolorchimeg Jamiyansharav, both are assign More
Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Grant Syslo, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), tests for electrical grounding on load center 42 in an electrical equipment room aboard the ship. Americ More
hilean Army Brig. Gen. Ricardo Martinez, left, talks to Gunnery Sgt. Arturo Belmonte, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) South, about Marine equipment during a tour of future amp More
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus addresses Sailors and Marines during an all-hands call aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as it transits through the Strait of Magellan. America is current More
Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus, left of center, and The Honorable Michael Hammer, U.S. Ambassador to Chile, take a group photo with Navy and Marine Corps leadership during a visit aboard future amphib More
Aerographer's Mate 2nd Class Madison Jones, assigned to the Strike Group Oceanography Team of Fleet Weather Center San Diego, uses an anemometer to accurately measure the wind speed as future amphibious assault More
Capt. Michael Baze, executive officer of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), monitors the ship's course from the bridge as it transits the Strait of Magellan. America is currently traveling thro More
Sailors and Marines assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) observe the scenery as the ship transits through the Strait of Magellan. America is currently traveling through the U.S. Southe More
Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Yunhong Wei, right, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), provides customer service to a Sailor mailing a package from the ship’s postal office. America More
Sailors assigned to the "Blackjacks" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, embarked aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), perform preventive maintenance on aircraft tie-down chains in More
Chilean marine Master Gunnery Sgt. Osualdo Olivares, left, asks Staff Sgt. Christopher Chambers, center, questions during a tour as Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (handling) Leandro Suarez translates on board More
Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuel) 1st Class Brad Cooper, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), emcees a Women’s Equality Day observance aboard the ship. Crewmembers celebrated the occas More
Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Brian Chester, assigned to Safety Department aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), performs initial respirator fit tests on Sailors, ensuring each person rece More
Rear. Adm. Frank L. Ponds, right, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 3, greets Michael Hammer, U.S. ambassador to Chile, as he arrives aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is cu More
The future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) sits pierside in Valparaiso, Chile during a scheduled port visit. America is currently traveling through the U.S. Southern Command and U.S. 4th Fleet area More
Michael Hammer, U.S. ambassador to Chile, addresses the media during a press conference on the flight deck of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) shortly after the ship moored in Valparaiso, Chil More
A tilt-rotor MV-22 Osprey, assigned to the "Argonauts" of Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 22, transporting distinguished visitors from Chile prepares to land aboard future amphibious assau More
Sailors and Marines aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) prepare to man the rails as the ship gets ready to moor in Valparaiso, Chile for a scheduled port visit. America is currently travel More
Logistics Specialist 2nd Class CaSaundra Montgomery, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), prepares to distribute mail during mail call in the hangar bay shortly after the ship moored More
Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Apprentice Nathaniel MolinaAndujar, left, translates from English to Spanish for Marine Cpl. Jacob Green as he describes the M252 81mm Mortar to a tour group on the flight deck of fu More
Capt. Robert A. Hall Jr., right, commanding officer of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), speaks with the U.S. Embassy’s defense attaché in Chile, Captain Reginald Baker, during a reception for More
Sailors assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and Chilean sailors paint an exterior wall at Arturo Prat Children’s Home in Valparaiso, Chile during a community relations project. Americ More