Times of San Diego

Navy’s newest ‘big deck amphibs’ swap home ports between San Diego and Japan

The America-class amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli leaves San Diego Bay on May 19. (Photo by Sara L. Eshleman/U.S. Navy) The Navy’s two newest amphibious assault ships, the USS America ...

The ‘mini’ aircraft carrier USS America moves back to San Diego in joyous return

The America has been conducting two major patrols per year, a heavy operational tempo that contributes to the sort of ...
The National Interest

The USS America Might Be Headed to the Middle East

The America’s design prioritizes aviation operations, a significant departure from earlier amphibious assault ships. In response, the Navy initiated the LHA(R) program (Landing Helicopter Assault ...
Yahoo

USS America returns to San Diego after 6-year deployment

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The amphibious assault ship USS America arrived to its homeport in San Diego in late September after a six-year deployment in the Indo-Pacific region. Sailors aboard the ...