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USS America (LHA 6)

250205-N-QR506-1171 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 5, 2025) Sailors assigned to Fleet Surgical Team (FST) 7 assess a simulated casualty in the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) medical bay during a mass casualty drill in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 5. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, are underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jeadan Andre) Share

USS America (LHA 6)

250205-N-QR506-1160 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 5, 2025) Sailors assigned to Fleet Surgical Team (FST) 7 assess a simulated casualty in the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) medical bay during a mass casualty drill in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 5. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, are underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jeadan Andre) Share

USS America (LHA 6)

250205-N-QR506-1125 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 5, 2025) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), Fleet Surgical Team (FST) 7, and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) assess a simulated casualty in the ship’s medical bay during a mass casualty drill in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 5. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, are underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jeadan Andre) Share

USS America (LHA 6)

250205-N-QR506-1096 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 5, 2025) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and Fleet Surgical Team (FST) 7, prepare to assess a simulated casualty in the ship’s medical bay during a mass casualty drill in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 5. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, are underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jeadan Andre) Share

USS America (LHA 6)

250205-N-QR506-1084 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 5, 2025) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), Fleet Surgical Team (FST) 7, and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) assess a simulated casualty in the ship’s medical bay during a mass casualty drill in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 5. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, are underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jeadan Andre) Share

USS America (LHA 6)

250205-N-QR506-1075 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 5, 2025) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), Fleet Surgical Team (FST) 7, and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) assess a simulated casualty in the ship’s medical bay during a mass casualty drill in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 5. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, are underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jeadan Andre) Share

USS America (LHA 6)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 5, 2025) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and Fleet Surgical Team (FST) 7, assess a simulated casualty in the ship’s medical department during a mass casualty drill in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 5. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, are underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jeadan Andre) Share

Sigonella, Italy

250228-N-TY711-9510 Sigonella, Italy (Feb. 28, 2025) Captain TaRail A. Vernon, Commanding Officer, U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella, prepping for the March episode his monthly AFN radio show. In March he is highlighting Virtual Health options available at U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella and across European area. U. S. Naval hospital Sigonella is one of The Defense Health Agency’s Overseas Military Treatment Facilities (MTF). The staff are comprised of active duty service members, General Service (GS), contractors, and Local Nationals. It ensures maximum readiness by providing high-quality, safe patient and family-centered care to maximize force health protection for all beneficiaries, to included NATO and transient DoD forces in the U.S. Fifth Fleet and U.S. Sixth Fleet areas of operation. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Brandi Gibson). Share

Sigonella, Italy

250228-N-TY711-6093 Sigonella, Italy (Feb. 28, 2025) Captain TaRail A. Vernon, Commanding Officer, U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella, talks with Lt. Cmdr. Leland Comer and Liz Broomfield-Smith about Virtual Health options available at U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella and Europe. U. S. Naval hospital Sigonella is one of The Defense Health Agency’s Overseas Military Treatment Facilities (MTF). The staff are comprised of active duty service members, General Service (GS), contractors, and Local Nationals. It ensures maximum readiness by providing high-quality, safe patient and family-centered care to maximize force health protection for all beneficiaries, to included NATO and transient DoD forces in the U.S. Fifth Fleet and U.S. Sixth Fleet areas of operation. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Brandi Gibson). Share

Okinawa, Japan

250220-N-DO281-1068 OKINAWA, Japan (Feb. 20, 2025) – Service members and members of the American Legion Riders take a break during a motorcycle safety ride through Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 20, 2025. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Trey Fowler) Share

Okinawa, Japan

250220-N-DO281-1059 OKINAWA, Japan (Feb. 20, 2025) – Service members and members of the American Legion Riders take a break during a motorcycle safety ride through Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 20, 2025. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Trey Fowler) Share

Okinawa, Japan

250220-N-DO281-1049 OKINAWA, Japan (Feb. 20, 2025) – Service members and members of the American Legion Riders during a motorcycle safety ride through Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 20, 2025. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Trey Fowler) Share