150910-N-JH668-191 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 10, 2015) –Sailors

150910-N-JH668-191 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 10, 2015) –Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) take the Navy-wide E-5 advancement exam at the Harbor Side fitness complex on Naval Base San Diego. The Navy offers eligible candidates two opportunities per year to test for the next pay grade. America is currently undergoing a Post-Shakedown Availability (PSA) in which the ship’s crew and assigned contractors make improvements to the ships design. America’s PSA will pave the way for future America-class amphibious assault ships. (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kyle P. Hafer/Released)