09/06/2014: The future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) sits at anchorage in the port of La Punta during a scheduled port visit to Callao, Peru. 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.
Credit: USS America:9/2/14
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In the third photo, Sailors assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA6) return from liberty during a scheduled port visit to Callao, Peru.
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In the fourth and fifth photos, Boatswain’s mates assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA6) help members of the Peruvian navy disembark a liberty boat to tour the ship during a scheduled port visit to Callao, Peru.
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In the sixth photo, Marine Lance Cpl. Zachary Cantrell, right, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force South, talks to a Peruvian sailor about Marine vehicle capabilities during a tour of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6).
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In the seventh photo, Marine Staff Sgt. Christopher Chambers, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force South, speaks with Peruvian sailors about Marine vehicle capabilities during a tour of future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6).
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In the final photo, Peruvian military guests join future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) Command Master Chief Chad Lunsford, center left, and Expeditionary Strike Group 3 Command Master Chief Rosa Wilson, center right, for a group photo during a tour of the ship.
For an overview of the USS America and its capabilities see the following:
http://sldinfo.wpstage.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/USS-America.pdf