Built for survivability, U.S. Navy amphibious warships are unique combat vessels that deploy and support missions anywhere in the world, in any condition and on short notice. These warships make it possible for the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps to respond swiftly and aggressively from sea and air in times of crisis, from major combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.
The now-under-construction Bougainville will incorporate an ability to launch two Landing Craft Air Cushions (LCACs) or Landing Craft Utility (LCU) vehicles.
Following a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 3rd, 5th, 6th and 7th Fleet areas of operations, the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) has returned to their homeport of San Diego this past weekend. Following the offload, USS Makin Island (LHD 8), USS San Diego (LPD 22) and USS Somerset (LPD 25) will return to port at Naval Base San Diego, according to the U.S. 3rd Fleet Public Affairs.
AWIBC Chairman, Capt. David Forster, writes on why America needs a force structure tailored to handle multiple crises and flashpoints, one equipped with the right assets to tackle any contingency—political, military, or humanitarian.
AWIBC advocates for Congress to provide funding for the sustained and stable construction of amphibious warships vital to the mission of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps.
By joining the Coalition, you will have an opportunity to advocate for amphibious warship funding and to underscore the importance of amphibious warships to our country’s security and global stability. Membership eligibility requires that a company be an approved supplier to the Qualified Shipbuilder of U.S. Navy amphibious warships. Membership is restricted to approved suppliers. Individuals without an affiliation to an approved supplier company are not eligible for membership.
There is no membership fee for joining AWIBC. All Coalition activities are voluntary. However, members are responsible for the cost of their participation in Coalition activities.
