150225-N-FR671-129 - PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 25, 2015) – Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Kimberly Dukes and Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Domonique Reynolds cut a cake commemorating black history month aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is currently conducting maritime training operations off the coast of California. The ship is the first of its class and is optimized for Marine Corps aviation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan A. Colon/ Released)