United States
Seagoing Marine Association

USS America (CAV 66)
Photos circa 1966-67

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	courtesy of Sergeant Major James A. Morris, USMC (Ret)
	courtesy of Sergeant Major James A. Morris, USMC (Ret)
	courtesy of Leslie Holtzman, MARDET USS America (CAV-66)
	Detachment Commander was Captain O.K. Steel, who is now retired USMC Major General. Courtesy of Sergeant Major James A. Morris, USMC (Ret)
	Initial cruise in 1965 leaving Pier 12, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, VA. Courtesy of Sergeant Major James A. Morris, USMC (Retired) USS AMERICA (Life Member).
	In the foreground is Unidentified Lance Corporal being inspected by then Sergeant James Morris (now Sergeant Major James Morris, USMC [Ret] and by then Sergeant Robert Naecker (now Master Gunnery Sergeant Robert Naecker, USMC [Ret]) during rifle inspection of the Marine Detachment on the flight deck of the USS America. Circa 1965.
Left to Right: Then Lt. Sims, Executive Officer (now Lt. Colonel Sims, USMC Retired) and then Captain O.K. Steel, Commander (now Major General, USMC Retired). Circa 1965.	This photo was taken in Sardinia, Italy in 1965 when the Marine Detachment, USS America was involved in joint exercises.