U.S. Navy Lt. Scott Lippincott observes aircraft firefighting training during a general quarters drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) Sept. 6, 2014, in the Pacific Ocean. The ship embarked on a mission to conduct training engagements with partner nations throughout the Americas before reporting to its new home port of San Diego. The America was set to be ceremoniously commissioned Oct. 11, 2014.