USS America returns to San Diego after 6-year-old deployment

San Diego (Fox 5/Kusi)-The amphibious attack ship USS America arrived at the end of September in San Diego in San Diego after a six-year bet in the Indo-Pacific region.

Sailors aboard the USS America were greeted by loved ones when the ship sailed his new home base of naval base San Diego on 25 September, ending a six -year commitment to Sasebo, Japan, and the US 7th Fleet Area of ​​Operations.

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The USS America (LHA 6) arrived for the first time in Japan in 2019. While the ship was used, the ship participated in various joint and combined exercises and operations with partners, including Japan, Australia, the Republic of Korea, the Philippines, New Zealand and Thailand.

The navy said that the ship also gave a crisis response, including humanitarian aid and disaster response after the eruption of Mt. Bagana in the autonomous region of Bougainville, Papua -New -Guinea.

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USS America completed the most recent four months operations in the Western Pacific Ocean, where the Navy-Marine Corps team carried out amphibious and surface warfare operations in addition to 13 other ships and forwarding forces of six partner countries during exercise Talisman Sabre.

“The dedication, professionalism and the sacrifice of the American crew is remarkable. From strengthening our partnerships during exercises such as Talisman Sabre and Iron Fist, to offering crisis response capacities, this team has confirmed the highest standards of excellence,” CAPT said. Ethan Rule, commander officer of America. “I am incredibly proud of this ship and the hard work and the resilience of the entire crew. This year is full of activities in the middle of the relocation of families from Japan to San Diego. The requirements set for an FDNF warship ship are rigorous, and team America has again proven that we have the challenge.

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The Navy said that the America crew also carried out new anti-submariene war activities in the Indo-Pacific. A 31st Meur MV-22 Osprey who started on board America was the first of his kind that delivered Sonobuoys.

“Forwardly used is an incredible challenge and honor,” said. Capt. Michael Plageman, executive officer of America. “Our sailors and marines came up with that challenge every day – which are grit, professionalism and teamwork in some of the most dynamic waters in the world.

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The crew of America earned five consecutive Battle Effectiveness Awards, while he was used ahead in the American naval groups Japan.

America is the main ship of its class, currently assigned to the US 3rd Fleet and Home Ported in San Diego.

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