160608-N-LD343-006 SAN DIEGO (June 8, 2016) – Former Master Chief Petty of the Navy James Herdt speaks to newly promoted Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during a visit to the ship. Herdt was also on board America to talk with the chiefs mess. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Demetrius Kennon/Released)