Navy to Modify the USS America for the F-35B



Kris Osborn, Warrior Maven
U.S. Navy and industry engineers will soon begin additional work on the USS America amphibious assault ship to finalize the ship's integration with the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter, marking a substantial milestone for the Navy as it prepares for the future of amphibious warfare.The USS America, the first-in-class of a series of new amphibs for the Navy, recently returned home to San Diego from a seven-month deployment to the Pacific and Middle East. The ship, which went to Guam, Singapore and other strategic areas for missions and training, is now slated to begin an extensive series of Hull,... Read More