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    USS America

    STRAIT OF MAGELLAN, AT SEA

    08.20.2014

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Huey Younger 

    USS America (LHA 6)   

    Seaman Apprentice Petit Frere Samuel, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), conducts a course survey through the "big eyes," ensuring the path is clear as the ship transits the Strait of Magellan. 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 3rd Class Huey D. Younger Jr./Released)

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    Date Taken: 08.20.2014
    Date Posted: 08.21.2014 15:46
    Photo ID: 1516164
    VIRIN: 140820-N-MD297-089
    Resolution: 3000x1997
    Size: 974.97 KB
    Location: STRAIT OF MAGELLAN, AT SEA

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