Mega photo gallery: On board the USS America
Invited guests were treated to a tour of the visiting USS America at a reception on board the ship on Thursday. See the photos in our mega gallery.
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US Army’s special plan for Qld dog beach
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US sailors flock ashore as mega American war ship docks in Brisbane
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‘Floating city’: Inside life on-board mega US warship docked in Qld
With its own meteorological department, dentist and hospital, the massive warship USS America is its own floating metropolis with 5000 people on board. Here’s what it’s like inside. SEE PHOTOS AND VIDEO
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All access: Take a look inside incredible floating military city
Disappointed with not being allowed to come ashore the sailors of the USS America have invited Aussies for a virtual tour of the amphibious assault ship. WATCH THE VIDEO
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