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160517-N-FR671-233 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 17, 2016) -- Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Michael Allen, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), directs an AV-8B Harrier from Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311 on the ship’s flight deck. America is an aviation centric amphibious assault ship that supports small-scale contingency operations of an expeditionary strike group, to forcible entry missions in major theaters of war. The ship is currently conducting maritime training operations off the coast of California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan A. Colon/ Released)
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