09/13/2014: In this slideshow, various aspects of the USS America training its crew and working with allies are highlighted.
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 ship USS America (LHA 6).
Credit: USS America:September 2014
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In photo 2, 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 bay of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6).
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In photos 3-5, 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 Brazilian and U.S. navies.
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In photo 6, a Brazilian EC-725 Cougar helicopter prepares to land on 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 Brazilian and U.S. navies.
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In photo 7, Marines assigned to Combat Cargo Department aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) prepare cargo on the flight deck for transport, during a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) qualifying evolution.
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In photo 8, Marines assigned to Combat Cargo Department aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) clear the area after attaching cargo to an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, assigned to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, during a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) qualification evolution.
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In photo 9, Marines assigned to Combat Cargo Department aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) attach cargo to an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, assigned to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, during a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) qualification evolution.
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In photo 10, an aviation boatswain’s mate (handling) directs an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, assigned to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, to maintain its elevation as Marines assigned to Combat Cargo Department clear the area after attaching cargo during a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) qualification evolution aboard future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6).
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In photo 11, Interior Communications Electrician 2nd Class Allen Trent, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), uses a multimeter to test continuity on a pier-to-ship telephone connection box in the IC repair shop.
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In photo 12, Chief Personnel Specialist Daniel Peters reads testing instructions to participants of the Navywide advancement examination for petty officer second class, on the mess decks of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6).
For an overview on the USS America and its capabilities see the following:
http://sldinfo.wpstage.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/USS-America.pdf