
Navy Commissions Amphibious Warship USS Fort Lauderdale
The 12th San Antonio-class amphibious warship formally entered service on July 30 in a ceremony in Florida.
USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD-28) is the first LPD-17 commissioned beyond the original 11 LPD-17s envisioned for the class. Fort Lauderdale serves as the bridge between the current class and the Flight II San Antonios that will replace the Whidbey Island and Harpers Ferry amphibious warships (LSD-41/49).