The American amphibious assault ship, USS America, can support flight operations by F-35B stealth fighter aircraft.

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Robbins and his crew called the plan “Operation Pinwheel” because of the circular motion the planes would create when pushing the massive carrier in its desired direction.

The guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea deployed from Norfolk for the last time. NORFOLK, Va. — On Monday, the U.S.