The America (LHA 6) is the first ship of its class, replacing the Tarawa-class of amphibious assault ships, and the fourth U.S. Navy ship to bear this name. As the next generation "big-deck" amphibious ship, she is optimized for aviation, capable of supporting current and future aircraft such as the tilt-rotor MV-22 Osprey and Joint Strike Fighter (F-35B). The LHA 6 have the same gas turbine propulsion plant, zonal electrical distribution system, and electric auxiliary system as USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Instead of using main propulsion engines to power the ship's shaft, the APS uses two induction-type auxiliary propulsion motors powered from the ship's electrical grid. Although the America is built without a well deck, the ship includes additional aviation spaces and have an increased aviation capacity: enlarged hangar deck, realignment and expansion of the aviation maintenance facilities, a significant increase in available stowage for parts and support equipment, and increased aviation fuel capacity.

July 17, 2009 The keel authentication ceremony for the America was held at Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Miss. The construction of the ship began in Dec. 2008.

June 4, 2012 The Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America was launched from the floating dry-dock at Ingalls shipyard and moved "dead-stick" to a pierside location (moored port side). Weighing more than 29,000 tons in its current state, LHA 6 became one of the largest objects moved across land when it was transferred to the dry-dock two weeks ago.

October 20, PCU America (LHA 6) was christened during a 10 a.m. CDT ceremony at Huntington Ingalls Industries in Pascagoula, Miss. Mrs. Lynne Pace, the wife of retired U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Peter Pace, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, served as sponsor of the ship. Capt. Robert A. Hall, Jr., is the prospective commanding officer.

November 5, 2013 The America departed Pascagoula shipyard for the first time for a four-day underway to conduct Builder's (Alpha) sea trials in the Gulf of Mexico. Underway for acceptance trials with the INSURV from Jan. 29-31, 2014.

March 17, The Pre-Commissioning Unit America entered the floating dry-dock Alabama at BAE Systems Southeast Shipyard in Mobile, Ala., for some exterior work; Undocked on April 6.

April 10, Huntington Ingalls Industries delivered the LHA 6 to the U.S. Navy during a short ceremony on board the ship at Berth 1, Ingalls West Bank Yard East Wharf in Pascagoula, Miss.

July 11, PCU America, with embarked 300 Marines from Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) South, four MV-22B Ospreys from VMX-22 and three MH-60S Knighthawks from HSC-21, departed Pascagoula for the last time.

July 17, The amphibious assault ship anchored off Cartagena, Colombia, for a two-day port visit.

July 21, LHA 6 moored at Wharf B on Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, for a brief port call.

August 5, The America moored at Maua Wharf in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for a four-day port visit; Transited the Strait of Magellan on Aug. 20.

August 24, PCU America moored at Berth 4, South Pacific Terminal in Port of Valparaiso, Chile, for a three-day visit. Four CH-46E Sea Knights, assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 364, landed today aboard the America, for a transit back to San Diego, after completing their participation in the multi-lateral humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise Partnership of the Americas 2014.

August 27, The Pre-Commissioning Unit America participated in a bilateral exercise with the CNS Sargento Aldea (LSDH 91), CNS Capitan Prat (FFG 11) and CNS Almirante Latorre (FFG 14) after departing Valparaiso; Anchored off Callao, Peru, from Aug. 31- Sept. 3; Participated in a Passing Exercise (PASSEX) with five Peruvian Navy frigates and two patrol boats on Sept. 3.

September 15, The future USS America arrived in its homeport of Naval Base San Diego in San Diego, Calif., after a two-month transit from Pascagoula, Mississippi; Underway for local operations on Oct. 1.

October 1, The amphibius assault ship conducted its first ever underway replenishment (UNREP), with the Military Sealift Command (MSC) fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202).

October 6, LHA 6 moored at Pier 30/32 in San Francisco, Calif., for an eight-day port visit in preparation for its commissioning ceremony and to participate in annual Fleet Week celebration.

October 11, USS America was commissioned during a 10 a.m. ceremony in San Francisco, California.

October 16, The America returned to San Diego after a two-day Tiger Cruise from San Francisco; Underway for local operations from Dec. 12-14.

January 23, 2015 USS America moored at Pier 13, Naval Base San Diego after an 11-day underway in preparation for final contract trials; Underway for local operations from Jan. 28-30 and Feb. 9-13; Underway for Aviation Certification (AVCERT) on Feb. 18.

February 22, LHA 6 conducted its first flight deck operations with the AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the "Tomcats" of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, while the ship was underway in the SOCAL Op. Area.

February 26, The amphibious assault ship moored at Bravo Pier, Naval Air Station North Island for a brief stop to onload ammunition before return home; Underway for local operations from March 4-7; Underway for Combat Systems Ships Qualification Trials (CSSQT) at the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) sea test range off Point Mugu, Calif., from March 9-13.

March 23, USS America departed Pier 13, Naval Base San Diego for a three-day underway to conduct pre-inspection checks off the coast of southern California; Underway for Final Contract Trials (FCT) with the INSURV from April 1-2.

April 23, General Dynamics, National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. (NASSCO) was awarded a $31,8 million modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-13-C-4404) for the LHA 6 Post Shakedown Availability (PSA). Work is expected to be completed by November.

May 1, USS America moored at Bravo Pier, NAS North Island for a brief stop to offload ammo after an 11-day underway for CSSQT Phase 2A and deck landing qualifications.

May 7, Capt. Michael W. Baze relieved Capt. Robert A. Hall, Jr., as CO of the America during a change-of-command ceremony aboard the ship at Pier 13.

May 12, LHA 6 recently moored at Deperming Pier on Naval Base Point Loma for magnetic treatment (DEPERM); Underway for degaussing run on May 22; Moored at Berth 5, Pier 13 on Friday afternoon.

May 26, USS America commenced a 38-week Post Shakedown Availability (PSA) at Pier 13. The ship will receive 13 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) alterations in order to modify it for the USMC variant of the aircraft, becoming the first West Coast platform for F-35B Lightning II.

March 11, 2016 Capt. Homer R. Denius, III relieved Capt. Clinton A. Carroll as Commander, Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 3 during a change-of-command ceremony aboard the America at Pier 13.

March 21, USS America departed homeport for a four-day underway to conduct sea trials following a 10-month availability; Underway again from April 18-22 and May 9-13; Underway for flight deck certification and in support of Career Orientation Training for Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) program from May 16-27; Underway for local operations from June 14-16.

June 21, USS America departed San Diego to participate in a biennial multinational exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2016.

June 28, Several MV-22B Ospreys, assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161, recently fly off the USS America and landed at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay in support of troop mevements. They will remain at Oahu after RIMPAC and become part of the first Osprey squadron in Hawaii, VMM-268, which will be further constituted in the fall.

June 29, LHA 6 conducted deck landing qualifications with two U.S. Army's CH-47D Chinook, assigned to 25th Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB), while underway off the coast of Kaneohe Bay, Oahu.

June 30, USS America moored at Wharf K10/K11 on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, for a 12-day port visit; Underway for at-sea phase of RIMPAC on July 12; Inport Pearl Harbor again from Aug. 2-5; Moored at Berth 5, Pier 13 in Naval Base San Diego on Aug. 12.

August 26, Capt. Joseph R. Olson relieved Capt. Michael W. Baze as the 3rd CO of America during a change-of-command ceremony aboard the ship.

August 30, USS America departed Naval Base San Diego en route to San Pedro, California; Moored at Berth 91/92, World Cruise Terminal in Port of Los Angeles for a week-long visit to participate in the inaugural L.A. Fleet Week 2016.

September 10, The amphibious assault ship returned to homeport after participated in San Diego Fleet Week Sea and Air Parade; Underway for routine training on Oct. 3; Brief stop at Bravo Pier, NAS North Island for ammo onload before returned home on Oct. 6.

October 28, USS America departed Naval Base San Diego for Developmental Test 3 (DT-3) with two F-35B Lightning II aircraft, assigned to the Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, and Operational Test 2 (OT-2) with five F-35B's from the Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 1 and Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211.

From November 18-20, USS America conducted the Lightning Carrier Proof of Concept Demonstration as the first shipboard F-35B integration demonstration alongside other USMC Air Combat Element assets; Moored at Berth 6, Pier 13 on Nov. 21.

December 5, LHA 6 departed homeport for an eight-day underway to participate in a Missile Exercise (MISSILEX), with the USS San Diego (LPD 22) and USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52), and to conduct routine training; Underway again from January 10-11.

January 13, 2017 Rear Adm. Cathal S. O’Connor relieved Rear Adm. Daniel H. Fillion as Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 3 during a change-of-command ceremony aboard the America at Pier 13.

February 3, USS America moored at Berth 6, Pier 13 on Naval Base San Diego after a 10-day underway for routine training and Combat Systems Ships Qualification Trials (CSSQT) Phase 2B; Underway for Group Sail and deck landing qualifications on Feb. 6; Anchored off Camp Pendleton North for ammo onload from Feb. 13-16; Moored at Berth 5, Pier 13 on Feb. 17; Underway for Mid-Cycle Inspection (MCI) assessment from March 14-15.

April 14, The America returned to homeport after a 16-day underway for Total Ship Survivability Trial (TSST) and Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 3/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT), with the 15th MEU.

April 20, Capt. Rome Ruiz relieved Capt. Homer R. Denius, III as Commander, Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 3 during a change-of-command ceremony aboard the America at Pier 13.

May 17, USS America moored at Berth 5, Pier 13 on Naval Base San Diego after a 16-day underway for Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX); Moored at Bravo Pier, NAS North Island for a brief stop before underway for Certification Exercise (CERTEX) on May 31; Returned home on June 16.

July 7, USS America departed San Diego for a scheduled maiden deployment.

July 12, A Marine officer, assigned to the 1st Bn, 5th Regiment, was critically wounded after being shot at the hip, during night live-fire training at the Pohakuloa Traiining Area on Hawaii Island. He was medically evacuated to Hilo Medical Center by U.S. Army's UH-60M Black Hawk and than moved to Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu.

July 19, the America conducted its first ever connected replenishment, with the USNS Matthew Perry (T-AKE 9), while underway southwest of Oahu, Hawaii; Transited the Balabac Strait westbound on Aug. 3.

August 6, USS America moored at Berth 3/4, RSS Singapura (The ex-Changi Naval Base) for a three-day liberty port visit to Singapore.

August 14, LHA 6 moored at Sepanggar Naval Base for a five-day port visit to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.

August 21, USS America moored again at RSS Singapura for a six-day port call to provide messing and berthing services to USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) crew members and to support damage control efforts on board, after a guided-missile destroyer collided with the chemical tanker Alnic MC, on Monday early morning, east of the Strait of Singapore; Transited the Malacca Strait northbound on Aug. 28.

September 6, USS America ARG, along with the USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB 3), recently commenced a two-week amphibious exercise Alligator Dagger 17-2, off the coast of Arta Beach, Djibouti. Led by Naval Amphibious Forces, Task Force 51/5th MEB, the unilateral combat rehearsal AD 17 integrates the ARG/MEU afloat, the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) ashore and Fleet Anti-terrorism Support Teams under one unified command structure.

September 16, USS America participated in a photo exercise (PHOTOEX) with the USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52), USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB 3) and USS Howard (DDG 83), while underway off the coast of Djibouti; Transited the Bab el-Mandeb Strait northbound, escorted by USS Kidd (DDG 100), on Oct. 1.

October 5, USS America moored at Bulk Berth in Port of Eilat, Israel, for a four-day liberty visit; Transited the Bab el-Mandeb Strait southbound, escorted by USS Howard, on Oct. 12; Transited the Strait of Hormuz northbound on Nov. ?.

November 10, The America moored at Berth 58, Quay 9 in Port of Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates, for a week-long liberty visit in conjunction with Dubai Air Show 2017.

November 28, USS America participated in a photo exercise (PHOTOEX), in the Arabian Gulf, with the USS Hopper (DDG 70) and HMAS Warramunga (FFH 152).

December 10, The amphibious assault ship moored at Berth 6, Khalifa Bin Salman Port (KBSP) in Hidd, Bahrain, for a two-day port call; Transited the Strait of Hormuz southbound on Dec. 13; Transited the Malacca Strait southbound from Dec. 21-22.

December 22, USS America moored at Berth 3/4, RSS Singapura for a six-day liberty port visit to Singapore; Transited the Makassar Strait northbound on Jan. 1.

January 7, 2018 LHA 6 moored at Berth 2/3, Tango Wharf in Apra Harbor, Guam, for a five-day port visit; Participated in a PASSEX, with the USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), on Jan. 20.

January 23, The America moored at Wharf K10/K11 on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, for a two-day port visit and to embark friends and family members for a Tiger Cruise; Arrived off the coast of Camp Pendleton, Calif., on Feb. 1.

February 2, USS America moored at Berth 6, Pier 13 on Naval Base San Diego following a seven-month deployment in the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet Areas of Responsibility (AoR).

March 2, The America departed homeport for routine operations off the coast of southern California; Anchored off Camp Pendleton North, to offload ammunition at the Naval Weapons Station Fallbrook and USS Essex (LHD 2), from March 5-8; Returned home on March 9.

June 8, Capt. Daniel A. Nowicki relieved Capt. Joseph R. Olson as CO of the America during a change-of-command ceremony aboard the ship.

January 24, 2019 USS America recently moved from Berth 6 to Berth 5, Pier 13 on Naval Base San Diego; Moored at Navy Fuel Farm (NFF) on Naval Base Point Loma for a brief stop to refuel before underway for sea trials on March 4.

March 7, LHA 6 moored at Berth 5, Pier 13 on Naval Base San Diego; Underway again from April 2-5, April 15-18, April 23-26, May 7-9, May 13-17 and May 29-31.

July 11, USS America departed homeport for routine training in the SOCAL Op. Area; Anchored off Camp Pendleton North for ammo onload from July 17-18; Moored at Berth 6, Pier 13 on July 19; Underway again from Aug. 19-21 and Aug. 27-29.

September 6, Capt. Luke A. Frost relieved Capt. Daniel A. Nowicki as the 5th CO of America during a change-of-command ceremony aboard the ship.

October 11, USS America moored at Berth 6, Pier 13 on Naval Base San Diego after a two-week underway for Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT) exercise with the USS New Orleans (LPD 18), and carrier qualifications with F-35B Lightning II's, assigned to the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, in the SOCAL Op. Area.

November 13, USS America departed San Diego for a homeport change to Sasebo, Japan; Moored at Pier H3 in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, from Nov. 19-21; Moored at Navy Pier in White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, from Dec. 2-4.

December 6, USS America moored at Berth 3, Juliet Basin Wharf in its new homeport of Fleet Activities Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, for the first time.

December 11, Capt. Richard E. Lebron relieved Capt. James E. McGovern as Commodore, Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 11 during a change-of-command ceremony aboard the America.

January 10, 2020 USS America departed Sasebo for its first forward-deployed patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet Area of Responsibility (AoR); Anchored in Sasebo Harbor for a brief stop to onload ammo.

January 22, LHA 6 moored at Navy Pier on White Beach Naval Facility in Okinawa, Japan, for a three-day port call to embark Marines and equipment from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU).

January 29, USS America, along with the USS Green Bay (LPD 20) and USS Germantown (LSD 42), participated in a photo exercise (PHOTOEX) with the USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), while underway south of Okinawa; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11), while underway east of Okinawa, on Feb. 3; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) on Feb. 14.

February 15, USS America participated in a photo excercise (PHOTOEX) with the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) and USS Germantown; Transited the Luzon Strait westbound on Feb. 16.

February 21, The America arrived off the coast of Sattahip, Thailand, to participate in annual exercise Cobra Gold 2020; Moored at Berth C0 in Port of Laem Chabang from Feb. 22-26.

March 1, USS America, along with the USS Green Bay, conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 14) and USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194), while underway in the Gulf of Thailand; Moored at Berth C0 in Port of Laem Chabang from March 7-11.

March 15, USS America participated in a PHOTOEX with the USS Theodore Roosevelt, USS Green Bay, USS Bunker Hill, USS McCampbell (DDG 85) and USS Russell (DDG 59), as a "show of force" in the South China Sea; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS John Ericsson on March 17.

March 21, The America moored at X-Ray Wharf in Apra Harbor, Guam, for a one-day port call; Participated in a PHOTOEX with the USS Theodore Roosevelt, USS Green Bay, USS Germantown (LSD 42), USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), USS Bunker Hill and USS Mustin (DDG 89), while underway in the Philippine Sea, on March 24; Brief stop in Sagami Wan on April 2; Moored at Navy Pier on White Beach Naval Facility to onload supplies from April 6-9.

April 10, USS America participated in a PHOTOEX with the JS Akebono (DD 108), while underway west of Okinawa; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Washington Chambers and USNS John Ericsson, while underway northeast of Okinawa on April 11; Moored at Navy Pier again from April 13-14; Transited the Luzon Strait westbound on April 16.?

April 18, USS America participated in a PHOTOEX with the USS Bunker Hill (CG 52), USS Barry (DDG 52) and HMAS Parramatta (FFH 154), while underway in the South China Sea; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Cesar Chavez and USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) while tansiting northbound, west of the Spratly Islands, on April 24; Transited the Luzon Strait eastbound, approximately 50 n.m. south of Taiwan, on April 26.

April 28, LHA 6 moored at Navy Pier on White Beach Naval Facility again for a two-day offload; Anchored in Sasebo Harbor for ammo offload from May 2-4.

May 4, USS America moored at Berth 3, Juliet Basin Wharf in Fleet Activities Sasebo following a four-month patrol.

July 28, The America anchored at A-39 in Sasebo Harbor to onload ammunition; Underway for routine training on July ?; Returned home on Aug. 3; Underway again on Aug. 4; Brief stop off Fleet Activities Yokosuka on Aug. 7; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Cesar Chavez, while underway east of Okinawa, on Aug. 12.

August 19, USS America moored at Navy Pier on White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, for a three-day port call; Moored at Navy Pier for a brief stop to embark Marines on Aug. 28.

September 3, The America ARG conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10), while underway off the east coast of Okinawa; Transited the Luzon Strait westbound on Sept. 5; Arrived off the east coast of Okinawa on Sept. 8; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Washington Chambers on Sept. 14; Moored at Navy Pier again, for a brief stop to embark the ESG-7 personnel after completing Amphibious Integration Training (AIT) and Certification Exercise (CERTEX), on Sept. 20.

September 25, USS America ESG participated in a PHOTOEX with the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), USS Antietam (CG 54), USS Shiloh (CG 67), USS Comstock (LSD 45), USS Chicago (SSN 721), USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2), USNS Charles Drew and USNS John Ericsson, at the conclusion of a biennial field training exercise Valiant Shield, while underway off the east coast of Guam.

September 28, The America moored at X-Ray Wharf in Apra Harbor, Guam, for a four-day port call; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Charles Drew on Oct. 6; Moored at Navy Pier on White Beach Naval Facility for offload, after participated in a joint training exercise Noble Fury off the east coast of Okinawa, from Oct. 12-14; Brief stop in Sagami Wan on Oct. 18; Transited the Tsugaru Strait westbound on Oct. 19.

October 24, USS America moored at Berth 3, Juliet Basin Wharf in Fleet Activities Sasebo following a nearly three-month patrol.

December 11, Capt. Kenneth P. Ward relieved Capt. Luke A. Frost as CO of the America during a brief ceremony in the ship's pilothouse.

January 7, 2021 USS America departed India Basin for a scheduled patrol; Moored at Akasaki Pier for a brief stop to refuel.

January 15, LHA 6 moored at Navy Pier on White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, for a three-day onload; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) and USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3) on Jan. 27.

February 9, USS America ARG recently completed Amphibious Integration Training (AIT) and Certification Exercise (CERTEX), while underway off the east coast of Okinawa; Moored again at Navy Pier, White Beach Naval Facility from Feb. 15-17; Anchored at A-39 in Sasebo Harbor for ammo offload on Feb. 19.

February 23, USS America moored at Berth 3, Juliet Basin Wharf in Fleet Activities Sasebo following a seven-week patrol.

March 12, Capt. Gregory L. Baker relieved Capt. Richard E. Lebron as Commodore, Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 11 during a brief ceremony aboard the America.

May 7, USS America moved from Juliet Basin Wharf to Akasaki Pier on Fleet Activities Sasebo; Underway again, following a two-month Continuous Maintenance Availability (CMAV), on May 14; Brief stop in Sagami Wan on May 17; Brief stop off Yokosuka on May 19; Returned home on May 24; Underway again on May 28; Moored at Navy Pier on White Beach Naval Facility from June 8-11.

June 13, The America ARG participated in a PHOTOEX with the JS Shimokita (LST 4002), while underway approximately 30 n.m. southeast of Okinawa; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204) and USNS Charles Drew on June 21; Moored at Navy Pier in White Beach Naval Facility, following the completion of AIT/CERTEX, from July 2-6.

July 8, USS America conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199), while underway in the Philippine Sea; Transited southbound, west of Bougainville Island, on July 13; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Rappahannock on July 15.

July 16, USS America ESG-7 arrived off the coast of Queensland, Australia, in preparation for a biennial exercise Talisman Sabre 21; Participated in a PHOTOEX on July 22; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3) on July 27.

August 5, The America partiicpated in a PHOTOEX with the USS New Orleans (LPD 18), HMAS Canberra (L02), HMAS Ballarat (FFH 155) and JS Makinami (DD 112), while underway in the Philippine Sea in support of the Combined and Joint Battle Problem (CJBP), as part of Large Scale Exercise (LSE) 2021; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Matthew Perry (T-AKE 9) on Aug. 5.

August 8, USS America moored at X-Ray Wharf in Apra Harbor, Guam, for a three-day port call; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Rappahannock on Aug. 12.

August 24, USS America partiicpated in a PHOTOEX with the USS New Orleans, USS The Sullivans (DDG 68), HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08), HMS Defender (D36), HMS Kent (F78), HNLMS Evertsen (F805), JS Ise (DDH 182) and JS Asahi (DD 119), while underway as a "show of force" southeast of Okinawa; Moored at Navy Pier on White Beach Naval Facility for offload from Aug. 27-30.

September 1, USS America moored at Berth 3, Juliet Basin Wharf in Fleet Activities Sasebo following a three-month patrol.

November 3, The America anchored at A-39 in Sasebo Harbor for a brief stop before underway for integrated training with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ships; Returned home on Nov. 5; Underway again on Nov. 15.

November 16, USS America conducted deck landing qualifications with two U.S. Air Force's CV-22 Osprey, assigned to the 21st Special Operations Squadron; Moored at General Purpose Wharf on Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture, from Nov. 18-22; Transited the Osumi Strait westbound on Nov. 23.

November 24, The America moored at Berth 3, Juliet Basin Wharf in Fleet Activities Sasebo; Anchored in Sasebo Harbor for ammo onload from Jan. 3-5; Underway for a Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) assessment from Jan. 6-7.

January 14, 2022 USS America departed Sasebo for an annual Spring Patrol.

January 20, The America conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Yukon (T-AO 202), while underway east of Okinawa; Participated in a PHOTOEX with the USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) CSG, USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) CSG, USS Essex (LHD 2) and JS Hyuga (DDH 181) on Jan. 22; Moored at Navy Pier, White Beach Naval Facility from Jan. 23-25.

February 3, LHA 6 conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4), while underway east of Okinawa for Blue/Green work-ups; Participated in a PHOTOEX with the USS Abraham Lincoln CSG, USS Essex, USS Ashland (LSD 48), USS Dewey (DDG 105), USS Miguel Keith (ESB 5) and JS Kongo (DDG 173), while underway northeast of Philippines, on Feb. 7.

February 15, USS America conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Yukon, while underway east of Okinawa; Moored at Berth 3, Juliet Basin Wharf in Fleet Activities Sasebo on Feb. 25; Resumed patrol on March 3; Conducted operations in Sagami Wan on March 11; Moored at Navy Pier, White Beach Naval Facility from March 15-18; Anchored in Sasebo Harbor for ammo offload on March 20.

March 24, USS America moored at Berth 3, Juliet Basin Wharf on Fleet Activities Sasebo following a 10-week patrol.

April 7, Capt. William S. Snyder, Jr., relieved Capt. Kenneth P. Ward as the 7th CO of America during a change-of-command ceremony on board the ship.

July 11, USS America moved from Juliet Basin Wharf to Akasaki Pier to refuel; Moved back to Juliet Basin Wharf on July 1?; Anchored in Sasebo Harbor for ammo onload on July 16; Underway for sea trials, following a three-month Selected Restricted Availability (SRA), from July 17-19; Underway again on July 27; Anchored in Sasebo Harbor for ammo onload on July 28; Moored at Berth 3, Juliet Basin Wharf on Aug. 1.

August 2, LHA 6 departed Fleet Activities Sasebo for sea trials off the west coast of Kyushu; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204) on Aug. 3; Returned home on Aug. 5; Underway again from Aug. 19-20 and Aug. 26; Brief stop off Fleet Activities Yokosuka on Sept. 2; Returned home on Sept. 8.

September 16, USS America emergency sortied from Fleet Activities Sasebo due to approaching Typhoon Nanmadol; Participated in a PHOTOEX with the USS Tripoli (LHA 7), while underway south of Okinawa, on Sept. 17; Returned home on Sept. 21; Underway again on Oct. 1.

October 4, USS America conducted deck landing qualifications with the U.S. Air Force's CV-22 Osprey, assigned to the 21st Special Operations Squadron, while underway off the south coast of Japan; Returned home on Oct. 6; Underway again on Oct. 18.

October 19, The America conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the HMNZS Aotearoa (A11), while underway in the East China Sea; Moored at Berth 3, Juliet Basin Wharf on Oct. 24; Underway again from Nov. 4-7 and Nov. 8-9.

January 8, 2023 USS America departed Sasebo for an annual Spring Patrol; Anchored at A-39 in Sasebo Harbor for ammo onload from Jan. 8-10.

January 17, The America conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11), while underway off the east coast of Okinawa; Moored at Navy Pier, White Beach Naval Facility for onload from Jan. 20-22; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) on Jan. 30.

February 3, The America conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Washington Chambers, while underway southwest of Kyushu; Moored at Navy Pier on White Beach Naval Facility from Feb. 12-13; Conducted operations off the coast of Shikoku on Feb. 15; Brief stop in Sagami Wan on Feb. 17; Moored at Foodstuffs Terminal, Nanko-Minami Wharf in Port of Osaka from Feb. 20-23.

February 24, USS America conducted ammo onload with the USNS Washington Chambers, while underway off the coast of Shikoku; Transited the Osumi Strait westbound on Feb. 26; Participated in a PHOTOEX, as part of exercise Iron Fist 23, on March 1; Conducted operations northwest of Amami-Oshima Island on March 2; Moored at Navy Pier, White Beach Naval Facility for offload from March 11-1?.

March 19, USS America moored at Berth 3, Pier 15 in Manila South Harbor, Republic of the Philippines, for a four-day liberty port visit; Transited the Luzon Strait eastbound on March 24.

March 27, USS America moored at Berth 3, Juliet Basin Wharf on Fleet Activities Sasebo following an 11-week patrol.

May 22, The America moved from Juliet Basin Wharf to Akasaki Pier on Fleet Activities Sasebo, following a Continuous Maintenance Availability (CMAV); Underway again on May 26; Conducted operartions off the west coast of Kyushu from May 27- June ?.

June 5, LHA 6 moored at Navy Pier on White Beach Naval Facility in Okinawa for a two-day port call to conduct onload; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Yukon (T-AO 202) on June 9.

June 20, USS America moored at Wharf 7, DP World Container Terminal in Port of Brisbane, Australia, for a four-day liberty visit before conducting Amphibious Integration Training (AIT) and Certification Exercise (CERTEX), off the coast of Queensland; Moored at Berth 10 in Port of Townsville for a brief stop on July 9; Moored at Wharf 8, Patrick Container Terminal in Port of Brisbane from July 12-17.

July 14, Capt. Manuel J. Pardo relieved Capt. William S. Snyder, Jr., as CO of the America during a change-of-command ceremony on board the ship.

July 18, The America conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Yukon, while underway off the coast of Queensland; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 14) on July 20.

July 29, USS America ARG participated in a PHOTOEX with the USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115), HMAS Adelaide (L01), HMAS Choules (L100), JS Izumo (DDH 183), JS Shimokita (LST 4002), ROKS Marado (LPH 6112), ROKS Munmu the Great (DDH 976), USNS Matthew Perry (T-AKE 9), USNS Yukon and HMAS Stalwart (A304), as part of exercise Talisman Sabre 23, while underway off the coast of Mackay, Queensland.

From August 10-15, the America conducted Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Response (HA/DR) operations off the west coast of Bougainville Island, Papua New Guinea, following the volcanic eruption of Mount Bagana in July; Conducted operations north of Trobriand Islands from Aug. 16-17; Transited the Vitiaz Strait northbound on Aug. 18; Transited northwest, south of Palau, on Aug. 21.

August 23, LHA 6 arrived off the northeast coast of Mindanao Island, Philippines; Transited the Surigao Strait southbound on Aug. 24; Transited the Mindoro Strait northbound, just before midnight, on Aug. 25; Moored at Berth 2, Pier 15 in Manila South Harbor, Philippines, from Aug. 26-28; Transited the San Bernardino Strait northbound on Aug. 29.Moored at Navy Pier on White Beach Naval Facility for offload from Sept. 7-8;

September 9, USS America moored at Berth 3, Juliet Basin Wharf on Fleet Activities Sasebo following a three-and-a-half month patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet AoR; Underway again on Sept. 13; Participated in a PHOTOEX with the HMCS Vancouver (FFH 331) and ROKS Seoul (FF 952), while underway in the Yellow Sea, on Sept. 14.

September 15, USS America participated in a pass-in review approximately 4 n.m. off the coast of Incheon, Republic of Korea, in conjunction with the 73rd anniversary of the historic amphibious landing at the city; Anchored at A-39 in Sasebo Harbor for ammo offload on Sept. 18; Returned home on Sept. 22.

December 4, USS America departed Fleet Activities Sasebo for routine operations following a Continuous Maintenance Availability (CMAV); Anchored in Sasebo Harbor for ammo onload from Dec. 5-7; Transited the Tokara Strait eastbound on Dec. 8; Transited the Osumi Strait westbound on Dec. 13; Moored at Berth 3, Juliet Basin Wharf on Dec. 14; Anchored at A-39 for ammo onload from Jan. 11-12.

January 15, 2024 USS America departed Sasebo for an annual Spring Patrol.

January 20, The America conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194), while underway southeast of Okinawa; Moored at Navy Pier on White Beach Naval Facility for onload from Jan. 25-28; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7), while underway east of Okinawa for AIT/CERTEX, on Feb. 8; Moored at Navy Pier again from Feb. 19-21.

February 23, LHA 6 conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Carl Brashear, while underway nortwest of Okinawa; Transited eastbound, off the south coast of Japan, from Feb. 24-25; Conducted operations in Sagami Wan on Feb. 26.

February 27, USS America moored at Foodstuffs Terminal, Nanko-Minami Wharf in Port of Osaka, Japan, for a four-day liberty visit; Transited the Osumi Strait westbound on March 3; Moored at Berth 3, Juliet Basin Wharf in Fleet Activities Sasebo on March 4; Underway again on March 7; Transited the Tanegashima Strait southbound on March 8.

March 9, The America arrived off the northeast coast of Okinawa in support of exercise Iron Fist 24; Moored at Navy Pier in White Beach Naval Facility for a brief stop on March 23; Participated in a Multi-Sail exercise with the ships from DESRON 15, while underway east of Okinawa, from March 24- April 5; Anchored at A-39 in Sasebo Harbor for a brief stop to offload ammo on April 8.

April 8, USS America moored at Berth 3, Juliet Basin Wharf on Fleet Activities Sasebo following a three-month patrol.

April 11, Capt. Patrick L. German relieved Capt. Kelly T. Fletcher as Commander, Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 11 during a change-of-command ceremony aboard the America.

June 11, USS America anchored in Sasebo Harbor for a brief stop to onload ammo before underway for routine training, following a Continuous Maintenance Availability (CMAV); Moored at Yokose Fuel Pier for a brief stop before returned home on June 13.

July 8, USS America departed Fleet Activities Sasebo for an annual Summer Patrol; Moored at Berth 3, Juliet Basin Wharf from July 15-20.

July 22, The America moored at Navy Pier on White Beach Naval Facility in Okinawa for a one-day port call to conduct onload; Moored at Navy Pier again from Aug. 2-?; Moored at Navy Pier to conduct offload and to embark the Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7 staff members, following the completion of Amphibious Integration Training (AIT) and Certification Exercise (CERTEX), from Aug. 15-18; Transited the Korean Strait northbound on Sept. 3.

September 4, USS America participated in a PHOTOEX with the USS Boxer (LHD 4), USS Comstock (LSD 45), USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) and South Korean Navy ships, while underway approx. 50 n.m. northeast of Pohang, as part of amphibious landing exercise Ssang Yong 2024; Moored at Berth 1 in Busan Naval Base from Sept. 5-7.

September 9, The America moored at Navy Pier on White Beach Naval Facility for a two-day port call to offload Marines and equipment; Participated in a humanitarian aid and disaster relief training exercise in Suruga Wan, off the coast of Shizuoka, on Sept. 14; Anchored at A-39 in Sasebo Harbor to offload ammo on Sept. 16.

September 19, USS America moored at Berth 3, Juliet Basin Wharf on Fleet Activities Sasebo following a two-month patrol; Anchored at A-39 for ammo onload on Dec. 10.

December 19, USS America moored at Berth 2/3, Akasaki Pier on Fleet Activities Sasebo after a six-day underway for deck landing qualifications, following a Continuous Maintenance Availability (CMAV); Moved to Berth 3, Juliet Basin Wharf on Dec. 20.

January 9, 2025 Capt. Ethan M. Rule relieved Capt. Manuel J. Pardo as the 9th CO of LHA 6 during a change-of-command ceremony aboard the ship.

January 13, USS America departed Fleet Activities Sasebo for an annual Spring Patrol; Moored at Yokose Fuel Pier from Jan. 13-14; Anchored at A-39 for a brief stop to onload ammo on Jan. 14; Transited the Osumi Strait eastbound on Jan. 15.