In Mississippi’s Pascagoula, HII Ingalls Shipbuilding christened the third amphibious assault vessel belonging to the US Navy’s America class. The USS Bougainville (LHA 8) is a multi-purpose vessel that is capable of operating in obstructed areas.
Its operational adaptability in a variety of locations will help the service’s expeditionary strike units and amphibious-ready groups, as well as amphibious task teams.
The LHA 8 was based on the improved Wasp-class amphibious assault...