151117-N-UY393-038 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 17, 2015) Rear Adm. David Gale, program executive officer for ships, tours the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) to see the progress of post-shakedown availability. Post-shakedown availability is a maintenance period in which the ship’s crew and assigned contractors make improvements to the ship’s design. America’s post-shakedown availability will pave the way for future America-class amphibious assault ships. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William Berksteiner/Released)