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  USS Duluth (LPD 6)
The Austin-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Duluth (LPD 6) was decommissioned at Naval Station San Diego Sept. 28 after serving the Navy and the nation for 39 years.
DULUTH is unique in having a helicopter platform built over a well deck in the rear of the vessel.
DULUTH was constructed at the New York Naval Shipyard, and her keel was laid on December 18, 1963.
www.globalsecurity.org /military/agency/navy/lpd-6.htm   (530 words)

  
 USS Duluth: Definition and Links by Encyclopedian.com
...USS Duluth USS Duluth Two United States Navy ships have borne the name Duluth,...officers, 1337 men USS Duluth (LPD-6), an Austin class amphibious transport dock, is the second...end of the war.
The first Duluth (CL-87) was a light cruiser commissioned late in World War II.
The second Duluth (LPD-6) is an amphibious transport dock commissioned in 1966.
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 Naval Forces Marianas :: Press Release   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
USS Duluth (LPD-6), an amphibious transport dock, is also scheduled to arrive Dec. 28.
Bonhomme Richard is a multi-purpose amphibious assault ship that deployed from its homeport in San Diego Dec. 6 for a six-month deployment in support of the global war on terrorism.
Duluth is home to more than 400 officers and Sailors and 900 Marines.
www.guam.navy.mil /pressreleases/2004/pr04_116.htm   (177 words)

  
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USS Duluth (LPD 6) was presented with the Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation during an awards ceremony on the ship's flight deck February 27.
Duluth and her crew were awarded the honor for supporting Coast Guard Port Security Units (PSU) during Operation Iraqi Freedom from March to May 2003.
Duluth and its complement of more than 400 Sailors were responsible for repairing power sources on each oil platform and repairing mobile command and control communications systems while positioned more than 50 miles from the nearest coastal support.
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 Casino portal | information about Casino online | USS_Duluth_(LPD-6)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
The LPD conducted a similar mission in early July, when Marine helicopters deployed South Vietnamese marines during Operation Lam-Son 72, before sailing for home on 14 July and arriving in San Diego on 4 August 1972.
Duluth then steamed off Kipini, Kenya, holding for possible contingency operations owing to the civil war in Rwanda, until 4 June when she sailed for Fremantle, Australia.
Duluth was again underway 14 August 2000 for operations in the Indian Ocean as part of the Tarawa (LHA-1) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG).
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 The Log
USS Duluth (LPD 6) was the Flagship for “A Journey to Remember” the 110th annual regatta held Aug. 10-16 in Astoria, Ore. Duluth left Seattle, Wash., where she, along with other Navy ships participated in the 2004 Seattle Sea Fair.
Duluth left Seattle, Wash., where she, along with other Navy ships, participated in the 2004 Seattle Sea Fair, and headed south to Astoria.
Duluth served as a representative for the United States Navy for the town of Astoria and hosted ship tours on board as well as the crew participating in local regatta events, including receptions, parades, and a pageant.
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 Duluth
The first Duluth was a light cruiser (CL-87), commissioned on 18 September 1944 and decommissioned on 24 June 1949, that received two battle stars for her late World War II service in the Pacific theater.
A YD floating crane operator’s refusal to unload a PTF strapped to the LPD’s flight deck owing to wind and sea conditions delayed the mission at Danang.
In the spring, the LPD sailed north to Vancouver, British Columbia, for a port visit on 13 April.
www.history.navy.mil /danfs/d6/duluth-ii.htm   (3909 words)

  
 Archives: Story
Duluth served as a support platform for the Coast Guard Port Security Units on the Gas/Oil Platforms (GO-PLATS) Mabot and Kaaot.
Olson and the crew of Duluth have demonstrated the ability to be where they need to be, when they need to be there.
Now Olson and the Duluth crew are ready to turn their attention and focus toward the next mission when the order comes.
www.dunnconnect.com /articles/2003/07/11/news/news08.txt   (744 words)

  
 USMC AH-1W Cobra Helicopter [Expeditionary Strike Group Five]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
USS Duluth (LPD 6), 19 April 2005 — An AH-1 Cobra settles to the deck of USS Duluth (LPD 6) as a UH-1 Huey shortly follows during routine flight operations.
Duluth is currently transiting through the Strait of Hormuz, signifying the end of their deployment to the Arabian Gulf and the last leg of it's final underway period as a commissioned Navy vessel.
Upon completion of the cruise Duluth is scheduled to be decommissioned ending a 39-year life cycle as a United States Ship.
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 Pacific Fleet Online
SAN DIEGO (Oct. 4, 2005) -- The Austin-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Duluth (LPD 6) was decommissioned at Naval Station San Diego Sept. 28 after serving the Navy and the nation for 39 years.
Duluth has been one of the most versatile ships in the Navy, combining the functions of three different amphibious ships - dock, tank and attack cargo ships.
Duluth, the second ship in the Navy to be named after the Minnesota city, has a valiant history.
www.cpf.navy.mil /news_images/0510/051004c.htm   (396 words)

  
 veterinarian duluth - Local business directory. veterinarian duluth .   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
DULUTH ANIMAL HOSPITAL At Duluth Animal Hospital, our goal is to provide the highest quality, most compassionate veterinary care for our patients and...
USS Duluth Two United States Navy ships have borne the name Duluth, after the city of Duluth, Minnesota.
Veterinarians and Clinics in Duluth, MN on Duluth Citysearch Yellow...
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 MILNET: U.S.S. Duluth (LPD-6)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
DULUTH is capable of carrying troops, cargo and tanks.
In addition it operates troop and cargo-carrying helicopters to project assault forces inland in support of the beachhead from the helicopter landing platform.
The LPD combines the functions of four different classes of ships; the dock landing ship (LSD), the tank landing ship (LST), the attack transport (LPA), and the attack cargo ship (LKA).
www.milnet.com /pentagon/duluth.htm   (120 words)

  
 Program Executive Office Ships Homepage - Amphibous Ships
Amphibious transports are warships that embark, transport, and land elements of a landing force for a variety of expeditionary warfare missions.
The options for LPD 18 and 19 were exercised in December 1998 and February 2000.
The amphibious transports are used to transport, and land Marines, their equipment and supplies by embarked air cushion or conventional landing craft or amphibious vehicles, augmented by helicopters or vertical take off and landing aircraft in amphibious assault, special operations, or expeditionary warfare missions.
peoships.crane.navy.mil /amphibs/amphibs_lpd.htm   (355 words)

  
 USS Duluth (LPD 6)
USS DULUTH was the third amphibious transport dock in the AUSTIN - class and the first ship in her class to be decommissioned.
The DULUTH was last homeported in San Diego, Calif.
The other ships are ACADIA (AD 42) [in front of DULUTH] and the two amphibious cargo ships DURHAM (LKA 114) [front] and ST.
navysite.de /ships/lpd6.htm   (197 words)

  
 El Defensor Chieftain
Duluth served as a support platform for the Coast Guard Port Security Units on the Gas/Oil Platforms (GOPLATS) Mabot and Kaaot.
Collins and the crew of Duluth have demonstrated the ability to be where they need to be, when they need to be there.
Now Collins and the Duluth's crew are ready to turn their attention and focus toward the next mission when the order comes.
www.dchieftain.com /cuentos/cuentos1_07092003.html   (340 words)

  
 10-98
Dragon Drone is manually launched from the deck of the USS Duluth (LPD-6) by VMU-1’s Cpl. Sloane Briles, 22, of Oceanside, Ca.
Sailors aboard USS Duluth (LPD-6), home ported in San Diego, provided the stage and Marines from VMU-1, home based at Twentynine Palms, Ca., brought Dragon Drone.
From spending long hours flying Dragon Drone into nets on the East Coast on the bases at Paxtuent River Md., and Quantico, Va., to final approach on the USS Duluth, the Dragon Drone crew is satisfied with the recent success on ship.
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 USS Duluth (LPD 6)
San Diego, California, 11 February 2004 — The Austin-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Duluth (LPD 6), underway off the coast of San Diego, California.
The versatile Austin-class LPDs provide substantial amphibious lift for Marine troops and their vehicles and cargo.
The Duluth is home ported at Naval Station San Diego, California.
www.aircav.com /dodphoto/Ships/LPD6-Duluth.html   (74 words)

  
 Duluth, - Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce - Duluth, Minnesota
Duluth Preservation Alliance Duluth, Minnesota, is dedicated to architectural preservation, restoration and renovation.
The Duluth Figure Skating Club would like to welcome a number of new coaches to our The results for Duluth Figure Skating Club skaters are now posted.
Duluth Business University in Duluth, Minnesota specializes in business and medical training, as well as college-level general education.
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 Mailgate: gov.us.fed.dod.navy.announce: 64FR2572 Certifications and Exemptions Under the Internation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
2(a)(i), Annex I ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * * * * * * * USS DULUTH.....................................
706.2 is amended by revising the entry for the USS DULUTH to read as follows: Sec.
3(a) 3(a) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * * * * * * * USS DULUTH......................................
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 USS Duluth Receives Coast Guard Commendation
ABOARD USS DULUTH (NNS) -- USS Duluth (LPD 6) was presented with the Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation during an awards ceremony on the ship's flight deck Feb. 27.
During Duluth's deployment last year to support the wartime mission, the ship aided Coast Guard Port Security Unit 311 of San Pedro, Calif., and Port Security Unit 313 of Tacoma, Wash., after the PSUs relieved U.S. Marines of the responsibility for security at two Iraqi Gas Oil Platforms, or GOPLATS, in the Persian Gulf.
PSU 311 and PSU 313 are deployable units mainly comprised of active-duty and Reserve members who are trained in specialized combat, weapons and boat skills.
www.globalsecurity.org /military/library/news/2004/03/mil-040314-nns01.htm   (686 words)

  
 Pacific Fleet Online
USS DULUTH (Aug. 1, 2005) -- Amphibious transport dock USS Duluth (LPD 6) completed a four-day liberty port visit to Esquimalt, British Columbia, July 15.
During the port visit, most Duluth Sailors went to the historic city of Victoria, just four miles from Esquimalt.
Duluth returned June 6 from a six-month deployment with Expeditionary Strike Group 5, where it supported operations in the Persian Gulf and humanitarian efforts in Southeast Asia during Operations Unified Assistance, Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.
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 weddings duluth - Local business directory. weddings duluth .   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
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Duluth NFL Duluth, Minnesota had the Kelleys from 1923-1925 and the Eskimos from 1926-1927 in the National Football League.
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 USS Duluth - LPD 6 - Unit Pages
USS Duluth - LPD 6 - Unit Pages
Petersen I served on the Duluth from 71 to 75.
Get customized gear and clothing for the USS Duluth - LPD 6 at an exclusive discount through Military.com.
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 USS LaSalle LPD-3   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
The LaSalle was the first LPD with flag quarters and has an unusual mast mounting.
She was built in the Brooklyn Navy Yard in Brooklyn New York.
2 20-mm Phalanx CIWS Mk 16 (2 multi-barrel) in LPD 4,12-15
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 LPD 4 Austin class - Navy Ships
The LPD 4 Austin class of ship combines the functions of three different classes of ships; the landing ship (LSD), the tank landing ship (LST), and the attack cargo ship (LKA).
The Amphibious Transport, Dock, is used to transport and land Marines, their equipment and supplies by embarked landing craft or amphibious vehicles augmented by helicopters in amphibious assault.
The LPD 4 Austin class has a helicopter platform built over a well deck in the rear of the vessel.
www.fas.org /man/dod-101/sys/ship/lpd-4.htm   (1052 words)

  
 Bulletin Board for USS Duluth - LPD 6
Hi, I was on the USS Duluth on May 24 1972 or should I say I was in the water on an Amtrack.
I was on the Duluth From 1970-1974 I would like to see the photos that you have
He was an OSSN, stationed aboard the USS Duluth in the 70's.
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 Bulletin Board for USS Duluth - LPD 6
dI came aboard the Duluth in April of 67 and there was a rumor going around that the Duluth had the lowest re=inlistment rate in the Navy, Let me know if you know anything about this rumor.
I am trying to find any information concerning USS Duluth entering any port in the Republic of Vietnam between 1965 and 1969.
I was on the Duluth in 1971-1972 i was part of the air crew who took part of the landing of helicopters and feulinf of them, my name is glenn noll you can contct me by E-Mail at (tazmangwn1953@yahoo.com) if you know of any crew members who were on the Duluth from 1971-1972 this would...
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 USS Duluth (LPD 6) Crew List
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i had a nice tour in the USS duluth i will never forget this beutifull ship and it's crew.
I meet a lot of cool people on that boat that Im never going to forget, And there was a lot of people who too care of me and to those thankyou LATES
navysite.de /crew.php?action=ship&ship=lpd_6   (483 words)

  
 Commanding Officer NROTCU USF   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
He was next assigned as Air Officer of the USS DULUTH (LPD-6) and made deployments to the Western Pacific with the Seventh Fleet.
While serving in DULUTH, he qualified as Officer of the Deck Underway (OOD), Tactical Action Officer (TAO), and Surface Warfare Officer (SWO).
Upon completion of factory training in the SH-60B SEAHAWK, Captain Dick was assigned to the staff of Commander Anti-Submarine Warfare Wings, Pacific, and later as Operations Officer of HSL-41, the first LAMPS MK III squadron.
web.usf.edu /nrotc/CO_bio.htm   (464 words)

  
 USS DULUTH LPD-6 BALLCAP - This top quality polyester cap is made by an official supplier to the U.S. Navy. The ship's ...
USS DULUTH LPD-6 BALLCAP - This top quality polyester cap is made by an official supplier to the U.S. Navy.
The ship's name and number are embroidered in gold and the silhouette is embroidered in silver grey.
6" patch is heated/sewn onto the front of the cap for permanent attachment
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 All Hands - October 2001 - Any Day in the Navy
Reflecting naval history, Officer of the Deck for USS Constitution, MS2(SS/DV) Ryan Christianson, stands on the port-side horse's block to observe maintenance and rigging repairs in progress.
SK3 Jesse Alonzo affixes the blue "E" for supply excellence on the starboard side of USS Duluth (LPD 6).
USS Gettysburg (CG 64) steams away and begins to turn sharply after a replenishment at sea with USS Enterprise (CVN 65).
www.mediacen.navy.mil /pubs/allhands/oct01/pg3.htm   (269 words)

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