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The story of the LPD, Amphibious Transport Dock, is the result of years of research and practical experience in both war and peace. Previous approaches to amphibious warfare have necessitated different types of ships; APA LPA for troops, AKA LKA for cargo, LSD for boats and cargo, LST for assault craft and cargo, and LPH for helicopters, combined into a small task force to do the job the single LPD can do independently. Modem warfare, such as in Vietnam, Grenada, Haiti, and Kuwait, requires amphibious ships that can answer a call for support with rapid, powerful and variable response. The LPD is that type of ship. She is able to carry over 800 combat equipped Marines plus most of their accompanying weapons and cargo at a speed of 20 knots. She employs displacement landing craft (LCU, LCM, AAV), non-displacement landing craft (LCAC), and helicopters (CH-53, CH-46, UH-l, AH-l) in effecting over the beach assault and ship-to-shore movement of troops and cargo against the enemy. Versatility has been the key to success for the LPD. In addition to her proven capability to carry the battle to the enemy on his shores, the LPD has proven to be the workhorse of the fleet in providing humanitarian aid and emergency response to natural and man-made disasters throughout the world. Whether it has been volcano relief in the Philippines, typhoon relief in Guam, evacuation of non- combatants throughout Africa, rescue of refugees and mariners in distress on all the world ' s oceans and seas, EXXON VALDEZ clean-up operations, or routine cargo hauling operations in support of community projects, such as operation ALASKAN ROAD, the LPD has been there-done that. The LPD continues to refine older missions and expand into new mission capabilities. From providing minesweeping support off Vietnam during Operation END SWEEP to embarking airborne mine countermeasures, helicopter squadrons, SEAL and EOD mine-neutralization detachments, and mammal (dolphin) mine detection and deploy with Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) detachments to all corners of the world. The UAV allows the Amphibious Task Force Commander and Landing Force Commander to detect, analyze, and plan for enemy defenses and reactions on a real-time basis by providing live video feed of enemy positions and movements. The lessons learned from these UAV deployments have led to a greater emphasis on the importance of UAV operations and expanded use of the UAV throughout the fleet. As modern warfare and operations other-than-war evolve with new equipment, tactics, and missions, the LPD continues to be the mainstay of the amphibious force. Other types of amphibious ships tiave come and gone. The APA LPA, AKA LKA, and LST are no more, replaced by the flexibility and versatility of the LPD. The LPD is a proven success. The successful history of United States Navy operations during the last three decades of war and peace is highlighted by the contributions of the LPD ' s and the men who manned them. 15
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PAST. PRESENT. AND FUTURE OCT- ' jf ' O- f mnmrmsif ii (FIRST) DENVER 1904 (NEW) DENVER 1996 The USS DENVER (LPD-9) is the third ship since 1904 to bear the name of DENVER . The Iteel was laid in February of 1964 by Lockheed Shipbuilding and Construction Company in Seattle, Washington. Christened by Mrs. John Love, wife of the Governor of Colorado, the DENVER celebrated its commission February 1968. The DENVER was orginally homeported in Long Beach, California and was assigned to Amphibious Squadron Seven. In 1971 the DENVER set sail for its first Western Pacific Tour, in support of the redeployment of forces in Southeast Asia. Later that year, the DENVER was administratively reassigned to Amphibious Group Five and shifted homeports to San Diego. Just three months later, The DENVER began a ten month depolyment during which five downed pilots and one merchant seaman were rescued while supporting numerous combat operations in Vietnam. In April of 1975, DENVER played a key role in the emergency evacuation of Vietnam, operation FREQUENT WIND, receiving more than 7500 refugees transported by helicopter and surface crafts of all types. Following the deployment in September 1979, the DENVER participated in the filming of the motion picture, Raise the Titanic. Between 1980 and 1988, Denver made numerous WESTPAC cruises. In January of 1989, DENVER set sail for its I2th Western Pacific Tour which included port visits such as Hong Kong, Yokosuka, Sasebo, Pusan, Pohang, Subic Bay, and Okinawa. During this deployment Denver participated in the combined U.S.- Republic of Korea Forces Amphibious Exercise, TEAM SPIRIT ' 89. In December of 1990, the DEIWER departed San Diego as part of a 13 ship Amphibious Task Force in support of operation DESERT STORM, the largest Amphibious Force to depart the West Coast since the Korean War. On February 7th, 1998, the Denver, along with the USS TARAWA (LHA-l) and the USS MOUNT VERNON (LSD-39), set out for yet another Western Pacific Tour. This tour ' s special exercises included Kuwait Sustainment Training, exercise INFINITE MOONLIGHT, and exercise EASTERN MAVERICK. The future of any ship in the US Navy, depends on its crew. Together, as a team, the crew of the USS DENVER (LPD-9) has made it the best in its class and one of the most exceptional and vital ships in our US Navy. DENVER has earned countless numbers of awards and citations, but the greatest it has ever recieved are the faces you see in this book; its crew. 14
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