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688:) to the LHA-6 blueprint. At issue is the focus on aviation capabilities, at the expense of the "well deck", which is the defining feature of the amphibious fleet and allows Marine Corps amphibious operations. The Marine Corps Commandant and the Chief of Naval Operations have signed an official Memorandum of Agreement that restores the well deck to
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1891:"Amphibious Assault Ship USS America (LHA 6) Commissioned into U.S. Navy"
1713:"USS America: The Navy's Newest Flattop Can't Decide What The Hell It Is"
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1943:"15TH MEU DECOMPOSITES, SUBORDINATE ELEMENTS RETURN TO PARENT COMMANDS"
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943:Memorial Award for Naval Aviation Safety – (2020)
936:for outstanding food service – (2017, 2018, 2020)
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338:102 officers, 1,102 enlisted
211:Program cost: $ 10.1 billion
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