150211-N-FR671-198 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 11, 2015) –

150211-N-FR671-198 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 11, 2015) – Information Systems Technician 2nd Class James Griffin, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), loads an M-240 machine gun during a planned sustainment gun shoot. The crew conducts routine live-fire courses to maintain qualifications and improve proficiency. America is the first ship of its class and is optimized for Marine Corps aviation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan A. Colon/Released)