Cafepress brings your passions to life with the perfect item for every occasion. Uss cleveland lpd7, an austinclass amphibious transport dock, was the third ship of the united states navy to be named for the city in ohio. Pacific partnership is a fivemonth humanitarian assistance initiative that completed its mission in tonga and vanuatu, and will visit papua new guinea, timor leste, and the federated states of micronesia. Uss cleveland lpd 7 united states navy has 1,269 members.
Uss cleveland lpd 7 decommissioned uss cleveland was the fourth amphibious transport dock in the austin class and the third ship in the navy to bear the name of the city of cleveland, ohio. This uss cleveland lpd 7 ball is a emblematic, poly, dark under the visor cap. Asbestos on amphibious warships list of affected ships. Find people you served with from uss cleveland lpd 7. Uss juneau lpd 10, an austinclass amphibious transport dock, is the third ship of the united states navy to be named for the capital of alaska. Built by ingalls shipbuilding of pascagoula, mississippi, cleveland was commissioned at the height of the war in viet nam and steamed there repeatedly early in her career. Uss cleveland lpd 7, an austinclass amphibious transport dock, was the third ship of the united states navy to be named for the city in ohio. Uss cleveland lpd7 while anchored offshore, sent mike boats up cua viet river and hue river from november 1967 through 1968 and up saigon river during september 1969 uss dubuque lpd8 transported troops, equipment, and supplies ashore with smallervessels and docked at da nang and elsewhere from junenovember 1968, october. Uss cleveland lpd 7 ship patch navy amphibious transport ship patches lpd, lka flying tigers surplus. For an additional small charge, our hats can be personalized with two lines of custom text if desired, such as. Corpsmen from amphibiousplatform dock ship uss cleveland lpd 7 provided medical assistants to elderly evacuees at san diego high school oct. Uss cleveland cl 55 was the lead ship and one of the 27 united states navy clevelandclass light cruisers completed during or shortly after world war ii.
Cafepress brings your passions to life with the perfect item for every. This section lists examples of the postmarks used by the ship. Uss cleveland lpd 7 reunion association mission statement. List of us navy amphibious ships, military gifts and more. Navy amphibious transport ship patches lpd, lka flying. An opportunity to explore, interact with locals and give back to the community. Ships with smaller craft going ashore in vietnam vetshq.
I filmed this video back in 2005 while on deployment with the uss cleveland. The uss cleveland is the third ship to be named after the city of cleveland, ohio. Uss raleigh lpd 1, uss vancouver lpd 2, uss lasalle lpd 3, uss austin lpd 4, uss ogden lpd 5, uss duluth lpd 6, uss cleveland lpd 7, uss dubuque lpd 8, uss denver lpd 9, uss juneau lpd 10, uss coronado lpd 11, uss shreveport lpd 12, uss nashville lpd, uss trenton lpd 14, uss ponce lpd 15. Built by ingalls shipbuilding of pascagoula, mississippi, cleveland was commissioned. Uss cleveland lpd 7, an austinclass amphibious transport dock, is the third ship of the united states navy to be named for the city in ohio. Designated an amphibious transport dock, the new vessel is a direct descendent of the landing ship dock lsd of world war 11. The first was the protected cruiser c19 from 19031929 and the second a light cruiser cl55 from 19421947. Uss duluth lpd 6 uss cleveland lpd 7 uss dubuque lpd 8 uss denver lpd 9 uss juneau lpd 10 uss coronado lpd 11 uss shreveport lpd 12 uss nashville lpd. Her keel was laid down at ingalls shipbuilding of pascagoula, mississippi. Frank mcculloch and major league baseball hall of fame inductee and world war ii navy veteran bob feller swap sea stories. Find people you served with from uss cleveland lpd7. We have undertaken to form this association with the idea of perpetuating the memory of the uss cleveland lpd7 commissioned on 21 april, 1967, and to remember and honor the members of the ships company that have sailed before and after us.
This category includes large oceangoing ships of the blue water navy that conducted a variety of missions along the close coastal waters of vietnam for extended periods of time. A mighty endeavor local stories nmcp holds comfort return ceremony. The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the uss cleveland lpd 7. Cleveland is the third ship to be named after the city of cleveland, ohio. Free returns 100% satisfaction guarantee fast shipping. Lpd raleigh, austin and san antonio class page 2 garth. Specializing in army unit and navy ship military patches. She was launched on 7 may 1966, and was commissioned on 21 april 1967 at norfolk, virginia. This group is for personnel that were part of the uss cleveland lpd 7 to reconnect and. Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who.
July cleveland conducted surface to surface, surface to air gunneq exercises, and a shore bombardment exercise. Uss cleveland lpd 7 story archive united states navy. Some people call them military covers or military hats. Frank mcculloch accepts a cleveland indians flag presented to him by major league. Ships with crew members going ashore in vietnam, or operating on vietnams close coastal waters for extended periods with evidence that crew members went ashore the va says. Click on the calendar year to view the historycommand operations report. Uss cleveland and uss ashtabula ao 51 collide during an underway replenishment. Uss cleveland lpd 7 a new type amphibious warfare ship, uss cleveland is the seventh in a series of lpd s designed to add a new dimension to the navys troop and vehicle lift capability. Here you can find merchandise for the following ships.
Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. This inport period was interspersed with various short underway periods which included a trip to seal beach to load ammunition on 1415 january. There should be a separate set of postmarks for each incarnation of the ship ie, for each entry in the ship name and designation history section. Uss cleveland lpd 7 1967present the uss cleveland was constructed by the ingalls shipbuilding co. She served in the viet nam war and the first gulf war. Amphibious warships, also known as gator freighters, are an integral part of the u. Uss cleveland lpd7 1967present mesothelioma symptoms. We are a three generation, veteran owned, family business.
These ships will now be under the operational control of esg 3, and will remain in 3rd fleet. Apr 15, 2010 posted for the family and friends of the crew. After her launch on may 7th, 1966, she was commissioned and assigned to the pacific fleet on april 21st, 1967. She is a transport dock of the austinclass with 9,734 tons of. Navy amphibious surface ship lcx, lhx, lkx, lpx, lsx and amphibious staff insignia, logo and patch. Navshipso navsea shipbuilding support office norfolk naval shipyard code 284, bldg 705 portsmouth, va 237091020 757 9673484 757 9672957 fax. Nine hmh462 ch53s at cubi point, philippines, and at futema. Home comforts navy blue angels fly in formation above uss cleveland lpd 7 during san francisco fleet week 2003. This category includes large oceangoing ships of the blue water navy that conducted a variety of missions along the close coastal waters of vietnam for extended. Navy amphibious transport ship patches lpd, lka navy ship patches flying tigers surplus. Us navy military ship real photo uss cleveland lpd7. Us navy lpd ships uss cleveland lpd 7 us navy ship. This uss cleveland lpd7 ball is a emblematic, poly, dark under the visor cap.
Naval fleet, but were often created with a variety of asbestos building materials, posing health risks to passengers and crew members. Us navy 060830n1805p006 amphibious transport dock ship uss cleveland lpd 7 commanding officer capt. She was the second ship to be named for the city of cleveland, ohio. Cleveland lpd7 iii naval history and heritage command. Marine corps uss cleveland lpd7 usmc veteran locator. She is a transport dock of the austinclass with 9,734 tons of displacement. Each has an adjustable strap, and is available as a 5 panel high profile or 6 panel low profile cap. The ship entered service on 12 july 1969, and participated. The uss cleveland lpd 7, the fourth austin class amphibious transport dock, was commissioned on 21 apr 1967. Jul 29, 2014 broll from an lcu leaving the well deck of the uss cleveland lpd 7 on route to san clemente island. All patches are reproductions, brand new, never used or worn items.
List of us navy amphibious ships, military gifts and more at. Uss cleveland lpd7 ship patch flying tigers surplus. Cleveland lpd 7 cleveland was an austinclass amphibious transport dock. Navy apparel items will make you the envy of your veteran buddies, or will make a fine gift. Uss cleveland lpd 7 spent the first four months of 1969 primarily inport in san diego in preparation for an extended westpac deployment scheduled to commence on 1 may.
Uss cleveland lpd 7 austin class amphibious transport dock. Pacific partnership is a fivemonth humanitarian assistance. Us navy 090726n3925a010 sailors aboard the amphibious transport dock ship uss cleveland lpd 7 conduct flight operations with av8b harrier aircraft assigned to the sea elks of marine medium helicopter squadron hmm 166. Uss raleigh lpd 1, uss vancouver lpd 2, uss lasalle lpd 3, uss austin lpd 4, uss ogden lpd 5, uss duluth lpd 6, uss cleveland lpd 7, uss dubuque lpd 8, uss denver lpd 9, uss juneau lpd 10, uss coronado lpd 11, uss shreveport lpd 12, uss nashville lpd, uss trenton lpd 14, uss ponce lpd. Uss cleveland lpd7 reunion association mission statement. Uss cleveland lpd7 wikimili, the free encyclopedia. Proudly display your ship and rate with our top quality uss cleveland lpd 7 rates tshirts, sweatshirts, and hoodies.
Uss cleveland lpd 7 was commissioned april 21, 1967 at norfolk, virginia. Ships within phibron 7 included uss cleveland lpd 7, uss rushmore lsd 47 and bonhomme richard. Page 2 of 2 lpd raleigh, austin and san antonio class posted in garth thompson navy, coast guard and other sea services patches. With many of our family members being prior service and retired military, we are honored to provide these commemorative military patches. Ships with crew members going ashore in vietnam vetshq. The amphibious transport dock ship uss cleveland lpd 7 is anchored off the coast of papua new guinea during pacific partnership 2011. Commanding officer, uss cleveland lpd7 to director dc. Uss cleveland lpd7 ship patch navy amphibious transport ship patches lpd, lka flying tigers surplus. Austin class uss austin lpd 4 uss ogden lpd 5 uss duluth lpd 6 uss cleveland lpd 7 uss dubuque lpd 8 uss denver lpd 9 uss juneau lpd 10 uss coronado lpd 11 uss shreveport lpd 12 uss nashville lpd uss trenton lpd 14 uss ponce lpd 15. Uss cleveland lpd 7 ship patch great color veteran owned business. Navy ship uss cleveland lpd 7 amphibious landing dock 8815 at the best online prices at ebay. Classic style 5 panel custom us navy amphibious ship lpd 7 uss cleveland embroidered hat. Home comforts amphibious transport dock ship uss cleveland lpd 7 sails toward the.
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