Navy to Commission Amphibious Transport Dock Ship Fort Lauderdale

US Navy - Press Release 29 July 2022 The Navy will commission its newest amphibious transport dock, the future USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28), during...

July 30, 2022
8:23 AM

US Navy - Press Release 29 July 2022 The Navy will commission its newest amphibious transport dock, the future USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28), during a 10 a.m. EDT ceremony Saturday, July 30, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida's 23rd District is the principal speaker. Additional speakers include Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro; Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Eric Smith; Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantlis; and President of Ingalls Shipbuilding Kari Wilkinson.

John Pike