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    Manning the rails as USS America departs Rio De Janeiro [Image 11 of 12]

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    Manning the rails as USS America departs Rio De Janeiro

    RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL

    08.09.2014

    Photo by Ryan Riley 

    USS America (LHA 6)   

    A Sailor assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) renders a salute while passing a Brazilian navy frigate as the ship departs Rio De Janeiro following a four-day port visit. America is currently traveling through the U.S. Southern Command and U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility on her maiden transit, “America visits the Americas." America is the first ship of its class, replacing the Tarawa-class of amphibious assault ships. As the next generation “big-deck” amphibious assault ship, America is optimized for aviation, capable of supporting current and future aircraft such as the MV-22 Osprey and F-35B Joint Strike Fighter. The ship is scheduled to be ceremoniously commissioned Oct. 11 in San Francisco. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan Riley/Released)

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    Date Taken: 08.09.2014
    Date Posted: 08.12.2014 02:46
    Photo ID: 1497654
    VIRIN: 140809-N-MZ309-062
    Resolution: 3813x2723
    Size: 702.79 KB
    Location: RIO DE JANEIRO, BR

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