A tiger cruise participant aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) takes a photo of an MH-47 Chinook attached to the Army 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) as it lands on the ship during flight operations. Tiger cruises allow crew members an opportunity to bring family and friends on board for a short underway period. America is the first ship of its class and the fourth to bear the name. It replaces the Tarawa-class of amphibious assault ship and is optimized for aviation and capable of supporting current and future aircraft, such as the MV-22 Osprey and F-35B Joint Strike Fighter. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Huey D. Younger Jr./Released)