Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Courtney Lavallee, assigned to t...
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 12, 2014) Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Courtney Lavallee, assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), uses a machinist scribe in the metalsmith shop to clea... More
Retired Lt. Cmdr. Richard Nowatzki, who served on board the aircraft c...
SAN DIEGO (Jun. 03, 2016) Retired Lt. Cmdr. Richard Nowatzki, who served on board the aircraft carrier USS Hornet (CV 8) during the 1942 Battle of Midway, speaks to the crew of the amphibious assault ship USS A... More
Capt. Robert A. Hall, commanding officer of the amphibious assault shi...
SAN DIEGO (Oct. 23, 2014) Capt. Robert A. Hall, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), describes the ship's capabilities to USS Arizona survivor Lauren F. Bruner, during a tour o... More
Lauren F. Bruner, USS Arizona survivor, talks to Sailors and Marines a...
SAN DIEGO (Oct. 23, 2014) Lauren F. Bruner, USS Arizona survivor, talks to Sailors and Marines assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) about his experiences during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Br... More
Capt. Robert A. Hall, commanding officer of the amphibious assault shi...
SAN DIEGO (Oct. 23, 2014) Capt. Robert A. Hall, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), introduces guest speaker and USS Arizona survivor Lauren F. Bruner, during an all-hands cal... More
180318-N-LD343-007 FONTANA, Calif. (March 18, 2018)
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
180318-N-LD343-004 FONTANA, Calif. (March 18, 2018)
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
(March 29, 2016) –Master Chief Air Traffic Controller
(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
ponsor of the amphibious assault ship America (LHA 6), and Irwin F. Ed...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Jul. 17, 2009) Lynne Pace, sponsor of the amphibious assault ship America (LHA 6), and Irwin F. Edenzon (left front), sector vice president and general manager of Northrop Grumman Shipbuildin... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (April 15, 2020) Hospital Corpsman 2nd
PHILIPPINE SEA (April 15, 2020) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Marcus Carter with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), a native of Houston, Texas, gives a Marine with the 31st MEU a... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 16, 2020) An F-35B Lightning
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 16, 2020) An F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to land on the flight deck of... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 17, 2020) A Marine with Marine
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 17, 2020) A Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to mount an AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missil... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 20, 2020) A Marine with Battalion
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 20, 2020) A Marine with Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fires his M-27 infantry automatic rifle during a nighttime combat marksma... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 21, 2020) Rear Adm. Fred Kacher,
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 21, 2020) Rear Adm. Fred Kacher, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7, speaks to S-1 Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) aboard amphibious assault ship USS Am... More
MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft with Marine Medium
MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fly during a combat mission rehearsal aboard amphibious assault ship USS Amer... More
170729-N-AC254-100 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 29, 2017) Sailors
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
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
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
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
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
¬171218-N-HT134-075 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 18, 2017) Seaman
¬171218-N-HT134-075 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 18, 2017) Seaman Adam Jones, a native of Ypsilanti, Mich., assigned to the deck department aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), stands the lookout watch... More
Tugboats guide the amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Jun. 05, 2012) Tugboats guide the amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6) to her berthing place at Ingalls Shipbuilding. The Ingalls-built amphibious transport do... More
Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mark Ferguson delivers remarks dur...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Oct. 20, 2012) Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mark Ferguson delivers remarks during the christening ceremony for the amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6).... More
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos delivers remarks dur...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Oct. 20, 2012) Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos delivers remarks during the christening ceremony for the amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6).... More
Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, & Acquisiti...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Oct. 20, 2012) Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, & Acquisition the Honorable Sean J. Stackley delivers remarks during the christening ceremony for the amphibious assa... More
Ship's Sponsor Lynne Pace smashes a bottle of sparkling wine across th...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Oct. 20, 2012) Ship's Sponsor Lynne Pace smashes a bottle of sparkling wine across the bow of the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6). With Pace... More
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert visits Huntingt...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Nov. 29, 2012) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert visits Huntington Ingalls Industries shipbuilding facilities and tours Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6). (U.S... More
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert visits Huntingt...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Nov. 29, 2012) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert visits Huntington Ingalls Industries shipbuilding facilities and tours Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6). (U.S... More
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert visits Huntingt...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Nov. 29, 2012) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert visits Huntington Ingalls Industries shipbuilding facilities and tours Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6). (U.S... More
Sailors from Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6) high-five st...
CHULA VISTA, Calif. (Nov. 30, 2012) Sailors from Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6) high-five students after an assembly at Wolf Canyon Elementary School. Students had the opportunity to speak with Sa... More
Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Henry Becoat times a child running a 30-me...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Mar. 27, 2013) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Henry Becoat times a child running a 30-meter sprint while Operations Specialist 2nd Class Lareine Boswell logs the results during field day athleti... More
Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) 2nd Class Jonathan Monek h...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Mar. 27, 2013) Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) 2nd Class Jonathan Monek helps a student get ready for a sack race during field day athletic events at Central Elementary School. Sa... More
Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit...
GULFPORT, Miss. (Apr. 23, 2013) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6) join service members from the Marine Corps, Air Force, Army and Coast Guard to welcom... More
LGBT Pride Observance - A man in uniform giving a presentation to a gr...
Capt. Robert A. Hall Jr., commanding officer of Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6), speaks to service members during a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Observance. The event highlig... More
Capt. Michael W. Baze, executive officer of Pre-Commissioning Unit (PC...
SAN DIEGO (Jun. 27, 2013) Capt. Michael W. Baze, executive officer of Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6), delivers remarks to Sailors during a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Obser... More
Capt. Robert A. Hall, Jr., commanding officer of Pre-Commissioning Uni...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Jun. 27, 2013) Capt. Robert A. Hall, Jr., commanding officer of Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6), speaks to service members during a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) ... More
Lisa Rex, principal of Central Elementary School, introduces Capt. Rob...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Aug. 19, 2013) Lisa Rex, principal of Central Elementary School, introduces Capt. Robert A. Hall Jr., commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (L... More
Sailors assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (...
SAN DIEGO (Aug. 19, 2013) Sailors assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and the amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6) fire M-16 rifles during a rif... More
Chief (Select) Aviation Electronics Technician Alain Wescott chips pai...
MOBILE, Ala. (Aug. 23, 2013) Chief (Select) Aviation Electronics Technician Alain Wescott chips paint and rust before applying a rust-resistant primer aboard the museum battleship USS Alabama (BB 60). Twenty ch... More
CPO 365 Phase II community service project
Chief (Select) Aviation Electronics Technician Alain Wescott chips paint and rust before applying a rust-resistant primer aboard the museum battleship USS Alabama (BB 60). Twenty chief petty officers and CPO se... More
Rear Adm. Sinclair M. Harris, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Southern ...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Aug. 29, 2013) Rear Adm. Sinclair M. Harris, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command and U.S. 4th Fleet, speaks to Sailors during an all hands call aboard the amphibious assault ship ... More
Capt. Robert A. Hall Jr., center, commanding officer of the amphibious...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Aug. 29, 2013) Capt. Robert A. Hall Jr., center, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6), speaks with Marine Gen. John F. Kelly, left, c... More
Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit...
PENSACOLA, Fla. (Sep. 17, 2013) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6) fire M9 service pistols during a weapons qualification course. The course ensures Sai... More
Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit...
GULFPORT, Miss. (Oct. 01, 2013) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6) join service members from the Marine Corps, Air Force, Army and Coast Guard to welcom... More
Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit...
GULFPORT, Miss. (Oct. 10, 2013) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6) demonstrate the effective range and pattern of oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray during a... More
Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Miguel Trejo, assigned to the amphibious as...
GULFPORT, Miss. (Oct. 11, 2013) Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Miguel Trejo, assigned to the amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6), strikes a punching bag after being strayed with ole... More
Chef Sandy Rogers, banquet events manager at Mignon's Restaurant, cent...
BILOXI, Miss. (Oct. 18, 2013) Chef Sandy Rogers, banquet events manager at Mignon's Restaurant, center, and Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Kenny Lee, left, and Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Gideon Coffee, both a... More
Chief Damage Controlman Ian Heady, assigned to amphibious assault ship...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Oct. 19, 2013) Chief Damage Controlman Ian Heady, assigned to amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6), observes as the nozzle man is relieved during hose handling... More
Culinary Specialist 1st Class Rheden Mones, assigned to amphibious ass...
BILOXI, Miss. (Oct. 31, 2013) Culinary Specialist 1st Class Rheden Mones, assigned to amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6), arranges Halloween desserts during culinary training a... More
The amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA ...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Nov. 09, 2013) The amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6) returns to Huntington Ingalls Shipyard after completing sea trials. During the trials, the ship's main ... More
The amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA ...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Nov. 09, 2013) The amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6) returns to Huntington Ingalls Shipyard after completing sea trials. During the trials, the ship's main ... More
Capt. Robert A. Hall Jr., commanding officer of the amphibious assault...
MOSS POINT, Miss. (Nov. 11, 2013) Capt. Robert A. Hall Jr., commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6), tosses candy to spectators at the 13th annual Jackson ... More
Sailors and Marines assigned to the amphibious assault ship Pre-Commis...
MOSS POINT, Miss. (Nov. 11, 2013) Sailors and Marines assigned to the amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6) march in the 13th annual Jackson County Veteran's Day Parade in Moss Po... More
Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit...
SAN DIEGO (Nov. 15, 2013) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6) dry fire M-500 shotguns during a weapons qualification course at Academi training facility.... More
Rear Adm. Frank Ponds, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 3, hold...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Dec. 04, 2013) Rear Adm. Frank Ponds, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 3, holds an all-hands call with Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America ... More
Rear Adm. Frank Ponds, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 3, hold...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Dec. 04, 2013) Rear Adm. Frank Ponds, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 3, holds an all-hands call with Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America ... More
Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Jeremy Rosenbaum, , assigned ...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Dec. 05, 2013) Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Jeremy Rosenbaum, , assigned to the amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6), strikes a punching bag after ... More
Senior Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Lawrence Grove, assigned to the amph...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Dec. 05, 2013) Senior Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Lawrence Grove, assigned to the amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6), strikes a punching bag after being stray... More
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens listens to...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Dec. 11, 2013) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens listens to a question from Lt. Randal Bradum during an all-hands call with Sailors assigned to the amphibious assaul... More
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens holds an a...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Dec. 11, 2013) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens holds an all-hands call with Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (L... More
Senior Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handler) Marcus Aguirre explai...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Dec. 11, 2013) Senior Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handler) Marcus Aguirre explains the ship's flight deck layout to Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens during a t... More
Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6) Sailors pass out gifts to...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Dec. 20, 2013) Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6) Sailors pass out gifts to students at the Central Elementary School during an Angel Tree gift-giving event. America will be the fir... More
The amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA ...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Jan. 31, 2014) The amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6) returns to Ingalls Shipyard from acceptance trials, where the ship's main propulsion, communications, s... More
The amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA ...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Jan. 31, 2014) The amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6) returns to Ingalls Shipyard from acceptance trials, where the ship's main propulsion, communications, s... More
Senior Chief Fire Controlman Robert Church gives a tour of the flight ...
PASCAGULA, Miss. (Feb. 05, 2014) Senior Chief Fire Controlman Robert Church gives a tour of the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6) to U.S. Marines from the M... More
explains a framed graphic illustration of the four ships named America...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Mar. 19, 2014) Capt. Robert A. Hall, Jr., commanding officer, Pre-Commissioning Unit America (LHA 6), explains a framed graphic illustration of the four ships named America to Central Element... More
Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Christopher Somma, left, teaches Logistics Sp...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Apr. 01, 2014) Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Christopher Somma, left, teaches Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Scott Brunzell how to properly conduct a vehicle inspection. Both Sailors are assigned ... More
Sailors assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6) fill ...
GULFPORT, Miss. (Apr. 07, 2014) Sailors assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6) fill out travel claims during a mass check-in. America will be the first ship of its class, replacing the Tarawa... More
Sailors assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6) liste...
GULFPORT, Miss. (Apr. 07, 2014) Sailors assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6) listen to instructions on the proper way to fill out travel claims during a mass check-in. America will be the f... More
Chief Boatswain's Mates Robert Saenz, left, and Phuc Bui, assigned to ...
GULFPORT, Miss. (Apr. 07, 2014) Chief Boatswain's Mates Robert Saenz, left, and Phuc Bui, assigned to the amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6), arrive in Gulfport, Miss. aboard a... More
Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit...
GULFPORT, Miss. (Apr. 07, 2014) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6) arrive in Gulfport, Miss. aboard a Navy Air Logistics Office flight. America will be ... More
Capt. Robert A. Hall Jr., commanding officer of the amphibious assault...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Apr. 10, 2014) Capt. Robert A. Hall Jr., commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6), addresses the crew during a ship custody transfer cere... More
More than 900 Sailors and Marines assigned to the amphibious assault s...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Apr. 10, 2014) More than 900 Sailors and Marines assigned to the amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6) march to the ship to take custody of it. The U.S. Navy of... More
More than 900 Sailors and Marines assigned to the amphibious assault s...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Apr. 10, 2014) More than 900 Sailors and Marines assigned to the amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6) march to the ship to take custody of it. The U.S. Navy of... More
Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Apr. 10, 2014) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6) reunite with shipmates from the San Diego and Norfolk detachments following a mass ... More
Capt. Robert A. Hall Jr. signs the official paperwork granting custody...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Apr. 10, 2014) Capt. Robert A. Hall Jr., commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6), signs the official paperwork granting custody of the s... More
More than 900 Sailors and Marines assigned to the amphibious assault s...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Apr. 10, 2014) More than 900 Sailors and Marines assigned to the amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6) march to the ship to take custody of it. The U.S. Navy of... More
The amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA ...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Apr. 10, 2014) The amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6) command leadership serves the crew's first meal aboard, following a ship custody transfer ceremony. Ame... More
Capt. Robert Hall Jr., right, prospective commanding officer of the am...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Apr. 10, 2014) Capt. Robert Hall Jr., right, prospective commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6), prepares to sign the DD 250 document o... More
More than 900 Sailors and Marines assigned to the amphibious assault s...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Apr. 10, 2014) More than 900 Sailors and Marines assigned to the amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6) march to the ship to take custody of it. The U.S. Navy of... More
Capt. Robert A. Hall presents a $25,000 check to the ship's Morale, We...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Apr. 14, 2014) Capt. Robert A. Hall, Jr., commanding officer of Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6), second from right, presents a $25,000 check to the ship's Morale, Welfare and Rec... More
Sailors assigned to the air department of the Pre-Commissioning Unit ...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Apr. 15, 2014) Sailors assigned to the air department of the Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6) conduct nozzleman and hose handler training in the hangar bay. The U.S. Navy officia... More
Sailors assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6) fit t...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Apr. 15, 2014) Sailors assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6) fit test new fire fighting equipment during a general quarters drill in the hangar bay. The U.S. Navy officiall... More
Sailors conduct a quality control check on fruit and vegetables during...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Apr. 17, 2014) Master Chief Culinary Specialist Albert Puyot, right, and Senior Chief Culinary Specialist Randall Clift, both assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6), conduct... More
ailors assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6) Air De...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Apr. 18, 2014) Sailors assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6) Air Department practice aircraft fire fighting techniques on the flight deck. America will be the first ship of... More
Senior Chief Aviation Electronics Technician Jeff Ingraham, assigned t...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Apr. 18, 2014) Senior Chief Aviation Electronics Technician Jeff Ingraham, assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6), shows Sailors how to properly wear a fire fighting ensembl... More
Cmdr. John Johns, command chaplain for Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Am...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Apr. 20, 2014) Cmdr. John Johns, command chaplain for Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6), leads an Easter Sunday sunrise worship service on the flight deck. America will be the firs... More
Cmdr. John Johns, command chaplain for Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Am...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Apr. 20, 2014) Cmdr. John Johns, command chaplain for Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6), leads an Easter Sunday sunrise worship service on the flight deck. America will be the firs... More
Damage Controlman Fireman Apprentice Tao Tian, assigned to the Pre-Com...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Apr. 22, 2014) Damage Controlman Fireman Apprentice Tao Tian, assigned to the Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6), performs an airtight seal test on a self-contained breathing appara... More
Sailors assigned to the Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6) p...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Apr. 22, 2014) Sailors assigned to the Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6) perform hose handling and aircraft fire fighting drills on the flight deck. The U.S. Navy officially accept... More
Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Xerdan Canlas, assigned to the ...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Apr. 25, 2014) Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Xerdan Canlas, assigned to the Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6), conducts training on two different types of metal shoring du... More
Sailors assigned to the Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6) c...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Apr. 25, 2014) Sailors assigned to the Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6) conduct aqueous film forming foam hose handling training during a fire fighting drill on the flight deck. T... More
Sailors assigned to the command, control, communications, computers, c...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Apr. 28, 2014) Sailors assigned to the command, control, communications, computers, combat and intelligence department (C5I) aboard the amphibious assault ship Pre-commissioning Unit (PCU) Am... More
Information Systems Technician Seaman Jason Recinto, assigned to the c...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Apr. 28, 2014) Information Systems Technician Seaman Jason Recinto, assigned to the command, control, communications, computers, combat and intelligence department (C5I) aboard the amphibious... More
Sailors assigned to the engineering repair division of the amphibious ...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Apr. 29, 2014) Sailors assigned to the engineering repair division of the amphibious assault ship Pre-commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6) conduct preventative maintenance on 18lb CO2 por... More
Soliders assigned to the engineering repair division of the amphibiou...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (Apr. 29, 2014) Damage Controlman 1st Class Ryanne Clingersmith assists Gas Turbine System Technician (Electrical) Anthony Vu, both assigned to the engineering repair division of the amphibio... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Nnamdi Emenogu, assigne...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (May. 02, 2014) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Nnamdi Emenogu, assigned to the amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6), provides instruction to the... More
Air department Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship Pre-Com...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (May. 02, 2014) Air department Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6) perform hose handling and aircraft firefighting drills on the flight... More
Damage Controlman 1st Class Ryanne Clingersmith, assigned to the amphi...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (May. 02, 2014) Damage Controlman 1st Class Ryanne Clingersmith, assigned to the amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6), conducts damage control training with Sai... More
Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (May. 06, 2014) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6) perform hose handling and firefighting drills in the ship's hangar bay during a gen... More