USS America (LHA-6)
The USS America is slated to replace the Tarawa-class of ships in 2013. As the lead ship in her America-class family, she will take the role of amphibious assault ship a feature top-of-the line systems and resources in suppor...

USS Appalachian (AGC-1)
The USS Appalachian was an amphibious support ship in service with the United States Navy during the course of World War 2. Her exploits took her into some of the most intense landing operations of the entire conflict in supp...

USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7)
The LHD-7 is the second ship of this type to have the name of the famous island battle in World War 2, “Iwo Jima”. The LHD is a helicopter dock landing amphibious assault ship. The ships design was built around the needs and ...

USS New York (LPD-21)
The USS New York represents the fifth vessel in the San-Antonio class and the sixth ship to be named after the great American city. The San Antonio-class is the United States Navy's premiere amphibious transport dock (LPD) wh...

USS Okinawa (LPH-3)
The historical beginning of the LPH ship, Landing Platform Helicopter, was in WW II in the Pacific theater when smaller escort carriers were produced to augment the first line carriers to complete their mission. The escorts w...

USS San Antonio (LPD-17)
The USS San Antonio represents the lead ship in her 9-strong San Antonio-class of 21st Century amphibious transport dock ships (or Dock Landing Ship). Her primary role is in the delivery of marine forces via sea or land and d...

USS Tarawa (LHA-1)
The USS Tarawa is an amphibious assault ship charged with supporting amphibious operations for the United States Navy and Marine branches. She is the lead ship of the Tarawa-class that includes the USS Saipan, the USS Belleau...