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USS New York (LPD-21)

Flag Hoist/International Radio Call Sign:
November - November - Yankee - Kilo NNYK

San Antonio Class Amphibious Transport Dock:

Laid down, 10 September 2004, with remnant steel from World Trade Center cast into her bow, at Northrop Grumman Ship Systems, Avondale Operations, New Orleans, LA.

Launched, 17 December 2007

Christened, Saturday, 1 March 2008, at Northrop Grumman Corp. Avondale Operations, New Orleans, LA.

Commissioned at New York City, 7 November 2009, CDR. Curtis F. Jones USN in command

USS New York (LPD-21) is homeported at Norfolk, VA.

Specifications:
Displacement 25,000 t.(fl)
Length 684'
Beam 105'
Draft 23 ft.
Speed 22 kts.

Complement

33 Officers

411 Enlisted

Troop Accommodations

66 Officers

625 Enlisted

Mission Systems

Vehicles/Cargo (Net): Three Vehicle Decks (2323 sq m)

Two Cargo/Ammo Magazines (708 cu m)

Cargo Fuel

JP-5 (1190 cu m)

MOGAS (38 cu m)

Landing Craft two LCACs

Medical

Two Operating Rooms

24 Person Hospital Ward

100 Casualty Overflow Capacity:

Aviation Facilities

Hangar - "O" Level, Maintenance Facilities for; One CH-53E, or Two CH-46s, or One MV-22, or Three UH/AH-1s

Landing - Two CH-53s, or Four AH/UH-1s, or Four CH-46s, or Two MV-22s, or One AV-8B Harrier:

Main Propulsion

4 - Medium Speed Turbocharged Marine Diesels

2 - Shafts

2 - Single Reversing Reduction Gears

2 - Inboard Rotating (top) Fixed Pitch Propellers

Electric Plant

5 - 2500 KW Ship Service Marine Diesel Generators

5 - Main Ship Service 60 Hz SWBS

3 - Ship Service 400 Hz SWBS

3 - 60 to 400 Hz solid State Frequency changers

Zonal 60 Hz Power distribution system

Advanced Degaussing System

Auxiliaries

7 - 700 KW Non-CFC Air conditioning Plants

5 - 12000 GPD Reverse Osmosis Desalination Plants

10 - 1000 GPM Navy Standard Firepumps

2 - HP Air Compressors

3 - LP Air Compressors

3 - Deballast Air Compressors

Navigation

Digital Flux Gate Magnetic Compass

AN/WSN-7(V)1 Inertial Navigation System

AN/WQN-2 Doppler Sonar Velocity Log System

AN/UQN-4A Sonar Sounding Set, Dead Reckoning System

Navigation Telex System

AN/SSN-6 NAVSSI

Armament

1 - MK 41, 16 Cell VLS, (Space & Weight)

2 - MK 31 Mod 0 RAM Launchers

2 - MK 46 Mod 1 30mm Machine Guns

2 - MK 26 Mod 17 .50 Cal Machine Guns

Command & Control

AN/SPQ-12(V) Radar Display Dist. Distribution System

MK 2 SSDS

AN/USQ-119C(V)27 JMCIS

AN/KSQ-1 Amphibious Assault Direction System

MK 91, 2 Channel MFCS

AN/USG-2 CEC
Radar Systems

AN/SPS-48E

AN/SPQ-9B

AN/SPS-73

EW & Decoy Systems

AN/SLQ-25A NIXIE

AN/SLQ-32Q(V)2

MK 36 SRBOC

MK 53 / NULKA

Click On Image For Full Size Image	Size	Image Description	Source
	204k	Artist's rendering of *USS New York* (LPD-21)** underway in New York Harbor with the twin towers in the background. Steel from the World Trade Center was melted down in a foundry in Amite, La., to cast the ship's bow section. The molten steel was poured into molds, 9 September 2003. The original painting was created by Tom Freeman. This image was made available by the U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command.	Robert M. Cieri and Joseph Macchia
	242k	Workers from the Amite, La., foundry pour molten steel recycled from the World Trade Center into the mold of the bow stem of amphibious transport dock ship New York (LPD 21). About 24 tons of steel were salvaged from the World Trade Center, which was destroyed in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. US Navy photo # 030910-N-7542D-254 by PH1 Dean Dunwoody	Bill Gonyo
	1214k	An aerial overhead view of the Keel Laying Ceremony for New York (LPD-21) held on 10 September 2004 at Northrop Grumman Ship Systems, Avondale Shipyard, New Orleans, LA. Photo courtesy of Northrop Grumman Corporation.	Robert M. Cieri
	465k	A view showing the bow stem of New York (LPD-21) being lifted. The bow stem contains seven and a half tons of recovered steel from the World Trade Center's twin towers. The bow stem was erected to the main hull at NGSS Avondale Shipyard on 4 August 2005. Photo courtesy of Northrop Grumman Corporation.	Robert M. Cieri
	739k	A view of the completed bow section of New York (LPD-21), in place forward of the ship, in preparation for its being lifted onto the hull on 20 August 2005, at Avondale Shipyard. Photo courtesy of Northrop Grumman Corporation.	Robert M. Cieri
	833k	The mast of New York (LPD-21) being lifted into position onto the ship, at Avondale Shipyard in September 2005. NGSS photo.	Robert M. Cieri
	177k	New York (LPD-21) while under construction at Northrop Grumman Ship Systems at Avondale, LA., 16 August 2006. *New York* is the fifth ship to be built in the San Antonio-class of amphibious ships. The bow stem is made of steel from the World Trade Centers and weighs 7.5 metric tons. *New York* is scheduled to be commissioned in the fall of 2008. US photo # 060816-N-1928H-244 by MCSN Santos Huante, USN.	Tony Cowart
	297k	New York (LPD-21) while under construction at Northrop Grumman Ship Systems at Avondale, LA., 16 August 2006. *New York* is scheduled to be commissioned in the fall of 2008. US photo # 060816-N-1928H-165 by MCSN Santos Huante, USN.	Tony Cowart
	262k	The newly launched New York (LPD-21) is moved dockside by a tugboat, 19 December 2007. Photo courtesy of Northrop Grumman Corporation.	Bill Gonyo
	473k	New York (LPD-21) while under construction at Northrop Grumman Ship Systems, Avondale, LA. Photo courtesy of Northrop Grumman Corporation.	Bill Gonyo
	121k	New York (LPD-21) ready for Christening at Northrop Grumman Ship Systems, Avondale, LA. US Navy photo.	Lee Wahler
	786k	New York (LPD-21) ready for Christening, 1 March 2008, at Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding New Orleans.	Photo by Scott Koen Submitted by Bob Pettit
	156k	The ships motto "Never Forget" and patch adorn the bow during the New York (LPD-21) Christening, 1 March 2008, at Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding New Orleans.	Photo by Scott Koen Submitted by Bob Pettit
	472k	Mrs. Dotty England, wife of Deputy Secretary of Defense The Hon. Gordon England, christens New York (LPD-21) at Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding New Orleans, 1 March 2008. US Navy photo # 080301-N-8273J-344 AVONDALE, La. (Mar. 1, 2008) by MC1 Tiffini M. Jones.	Robert M. Cieri
	202k	With thousands observing, Dotty England (right), ship's sponsor, triumphantly raises the champagne bottle she used to christen New York (LPD-21), 1 March 2008. The fifth Northrop Grumman-built amphibious transport dock ship of the San Antonio-class contains seven-and-a-half tons of World Trade Center steel in her bow. Joining England in celebration are (l-r) U.S. Navy CDR. F. Curtis Jones, LPD 21's prospective commanding officer, her husband, deputy secretary of defense Gordon England and Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding president Mike Petters. Photo courtesy of Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding	Bill Gonyo
	1861k	Red, white and blue confetti and streamers fly through the air as Dotty England christened the Northrop Grumman-built amphibious transport dock New York (LPD-21), Saturday, 1 March 2008 in New Orleans, LA. Photo courtesy of Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding	Bill Gonyo
	1372k	New York (LPD-21) after Christening, 1 March 2008, at Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding New Orleans	Photo by Scott Koen. Submitted by Bob Pettit
	369k	Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) ADM. Gary Roughead congratulates prospective commanding officer CDR. F. Curtis Jones, from Binghamton, N.Y., after the christening ceremony for New York (LPD-21) at Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding New Orleans. US Navy photo # 080301-N-8273J-376 AVONDALE, La. (March 1, 2008) by MC1 Tiffini M. Jones.	Robert M. Cieri
	2,130k	*UC New York* (LPD-21) transits along the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico to conduct builder's trials. New York** is scheduled to be commissioned in November 2009. US Navy photo # 090627-N-2147L-002 AVONDALE, La. (June 27 2009 by MC1 Corry Lewis, from the collections of Defense Imagery.mil.	Mike Hibbard
	757k	New York (LPD-21) plows through open water as she successfully accomplishes builder's sea trials in the Gulf of Mexico the week of 2 July 2009. Photo courtesy Northrop Grumman Ship Systems, Avondale Operations, New Orleans, LA.	Bill Gonyo
	331k	CDR. Curt Jones, center, prospective commanding officer of *PUC New York* (LPD-21) signs the delivery document aboard New York** in New Orleans, LA., 20 August 2009. Also participating in the ceremony is CAPT. Mary E. Dexter, right, supervisor of U.S. Navy shipbuilding, Gulf Coast, and Irwin F. Edenzon, vice president and general manager of Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding. US Navy photo # 090820-N-2147L-001 NEW ORLEANS (Aug. 20, 2009) by MC1 Corey Lewis.	Bill Gonyo
091101-N-2147L-002 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2009)	587k	*PUC New York* (LPD-21)** underway off the coast of Long Island prior to her arrival in New York City. At approximately 8:00 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 2, the yet-to-be commissioned ship will come to a halt in the Hudson River. There, opposite the former World Trade Center site, the future USS NEW YORK (LPD 21) will dip her colors, fire a 21-gun salute to the people of her namesake city and state, and proceed to Pier 88 to be formally inducted into the Fleet at a shipboard ceremony on Nov. 7.The New York Has 7.5 tons of World Trade Center Steel in the bow. The ship's motto is "Strength Forged through Sacrifice. Never Forget." US Navy photos # 091101-N-2147L-002 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2009) and 091101-N-2147L-003 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2009) by MC1 Corey Lewis.	Lee Wahler
091101-N-2147L-003 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2009)	538k		Lee Wahler
100921105	136k	*PUC New York* (LPD-21)** entering New York Harbor, 2 November 2009. Following is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Snagboat USACE M/V DCV Gelberman. U.S. Navy photo 091102-G-1732P-001	Robert Hurst
	264k	*PUC New York* (LPD-21)** underway on the Hudson River, 2 Nov 2009. Photo courtesy of Bob Kopprasch	Robert Hurst
USS New York (LPD-21)
	1665k	*USS New York* (LPD-21)** is commissioned in New York. The ship has 7.5 tons of steel salvaged from the World Trade Center towers forged into her bow, and will be used to support humanitarian, amphibious assault, special operations and expeditionary warfare missions around the world. New York is the sixth U.S. Navy ship named for the state and will be homeported in Norfolk, Va US Navy photos # 091107-N-8138M-003 NEW YORK (Nov. 7, 2009) by MC1 Dan Meaney.	Ron Reeves
	671k	*USS New York* (LPD-21)** arrives at her homeport of Naval Station Norfolk for the first time since her commissioning, 7 November 2009. US Navy photo # 091118-N-9806M-003 NORFOLK (Nov. 18, 2009) by MC2 Rafael Martie.	Lee Wahler
	1583k	An amphibious assault vehicle from the *US Marine 2nd Assault Amphibious Battalion* prepares to enter the well deck of *USS New York* (LPD-21). New York** is underway conducting training in the Atlantic Ocean. US Navy photo # 100412-N-2147L-004 ONSLOW BAY, N.C. (April 12, 2010) by MC1 Corey Lewis.	Lee Wahler
110525-N-PS473-037 NEW YORK (May 25, 2011)	1381k	*USS New York* (LPD-21)** transits the Hudson River as she participates in the Parade of Ships during Fleet Week 2011. Fleet Week has been New York City's celebration of the sea services since 1984. It is an opportunity for citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen, as well as see first-hand, the latest capabilities of today's maritime services. US Navy photo #s 110525-N-PS473-037 NEW YORK (May 25, 2011) and 110525-N-PS473-049 NEW YORK (May 25, 2011)by MC2 Eric S. Garst and 110525-N-JP566-221 NEW YORK (May 25, 2011) by MC2 Patrick Gordon	Lee Wahler
110525-N-PS473-037 NEW YORK (May 25, 2011)	1163k
110525-N-JP566-221 NEW YORK (May 25, 2011)	594k
	209k	*USS New York* (LPD-21)** docked at the North Carolina State Port in Morehead City, NC., 11 May 2014. Photo courtesy Tom Dalessio	Robert Hurst
110609-N-VL218-336	286k	*USS New York* (LPD-21) and USS San Antonio (LPD-17) underway together in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Virginia. San Antonio is conducting ship handling drills with New York during San Antonio*'s second phase of sea trials, which are primarily focused on combat systems testing and developing crew proficiency. US Navy photo #'s 110609-N-VL218-336 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 9, 2011)* and 110609-N-VL218-333 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 9, 2011) by MC1 Edwin F. Bryan	Lee Wahler
110609-N-VL218-333	518k		Lee Wahler
	422k	*USS New York* (LPD-21) arrives in New York City to participate in commemorations of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Embarked aboard New York** are 170 members of the 9/11 Families Association, including families of victims and first responders. US Navy photo # 110908-N-ZZ999-001 NEW YORK (Sept. 8, 2011) by LCDR. Sarah Higgins.	Lee Wahler
	891k	Crew members of the *USS New York* (LPD-21) man the rails and present honors while passing The World Trade Center and the National September 11 Memorial and Museum as the ship arrives in Manhattan. The crew of New York will participate in numerous events throughout the city honoring the victims and responders from the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Aboard are Marines assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment. New York is scheduled to be pierside in Manhattan Sept. 8-9 and will anchor in the Hudson River Sept. 10-12. On Sept. 11, New York** will transit from its anchorage in the Hudson River to a location within sight of the World Trade Center. US Marine Corps photo # 110908-M-KZ372-003 NEW YORK (Sept. 8, 2011) by Sgt. Randall A. Clinton.	Lee Wahler
	382k	CAPT. Jon Kreitz USN, commanding officer of *USS New York* (LPD-21) addresses Sailors and Marines during a remembrance ceremony to commemorate the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. New York** is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU). *New York* is currently deployed on her maiden deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. US Navy photo # 120911-N-NN926-159 GULF OF ADEN (Sept. 11, 2012) by MC2 Zane Ecklund	RADM Jon Kreitz, USN
	417k	*USS New York* (LPD-21) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD-44) perform divisional tactics, which are tactical maneuvers practiced by multiple ships in unison. New York and Gunston Hall are deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU)** in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. US Navy photo # 120404-N-VE788-095 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 4, 2012) by MC3 Travis J. Kuykendall.	Scott Koen
120404-N-VE788-096 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 4, 2012)	412k	*USS New York* (LPD-21) under way in the Atlantic Ocean. New York deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU)** in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. US Navy photo #'s 120404-N-VE788-096 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 4, 2012) 120404-N-VE788-011 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 4 2012) 120404-N-VE788-005 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 4 2012) by MC3 Travis J. Kuykendall.	Scott Koen
120404-N-VE788-011 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 4 2012)	335k
120404-N-VE788-005 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 4 2012)	383k
	336k	Marines assigned to the *24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU)* conduct physical training on the flight deck of *USS New York* (LPD-21). New York** is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) and will support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. US Navy photo # 120404-N-XK513-040 ATLANTIC OCEAN, At Sea (April 4, 2012) by MC3 Ian Carver.	Scott Koen
	1933k	Landing Craft Air-Cushioned (LCAC)s and Marine vehicles assigned to the *24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU)* loaded in the well deck of *USS New York* (LPD-21). New York** is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) and will support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. US Navy photo.	Scott Koen
	1141k	A Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey belonging to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 (VMM-261) assigned to the *24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU)* lifts off the flight deck of *USS New York* (LPD-21). New York** is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) and will support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. US Navy photo.	Scott Koen
	1086k	*USS New York* (LPD-21) transits the Gulf of Aqaba. New York is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU). New York** is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. US Navy photo # 120510-N-XO436-088 GULF OF AQABA (May 10, 2012) by MC3 Jonathan Sunderman.	Lee Wahler
	1070k	*USS New York* (LPD-21) left, transits alongside the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN-65). New York was commissioned in November 2009 and is currently on its maiden deployment, while Enterprise** was commissioned in November 1961 and is on its 22nd and final deployment after more than 50 years of service. Both ships are currently deployed to the region in support of maritime security operations. US Navy photo # 120609-N-FI736-409 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (June 9, 2012) by MC3 Scott Pittman.	Ron Reeves
	1949k	*USS New York* (LPD-21) right, the Nimitz class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), and the Ticonderoga class guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG-71)*, transit in formation. The ships are on deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility US Navy photo # 120609-N-YL945-859 ARABIAN SEA (June 9, 2012)* by MC2 Colby Neal.	Ron Reeves
	1894k	*USS New York* (LPD-21) front, and the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG-78) transit the Strait of Hormuz. New York and Porter transited the strait with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). New York is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU)** and is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. US Navy photo # 120610-N-VO377-006 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (June 10, 2012) by MC2 Jonathan P. Idle.	Ron Reeves
	140k	*USS New York* (LPD-21)** departs Naval Station Norfolk for a homeport change to Naval Station Mayport, Fla., as part of a larger move of an amphibious ready group homeport change in support of strategic maritime dispersal. US Navy photo # 131204-N-KG407-200 Norfolk, Va. (Dec 4 2013) by MCSN Kameren Guy Hodnett.	Robert M. Cieri
	305k	*USS New York* (LPD-21)** arrives at her new homeport, Naval Station Mayport, FL. The homeport change was part of a larger move of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group homeport change in support of strategic dispersal and two viable East Coast surface ship homeports as well as the preservation of the ship repair industrial base in those areas. US Navy photo # 131206-N-MJ645-142 MAYPORT, Fla. (Dec. 6, 2013) by MC2 Marcus L. Stanley	RDML Jon Kreitz, USN
	130k	*USS New York* (LPD-21)** moored pierside Naval Station Mayport, Fl., 12 April 2014	Photo by Lee Wahler
	684k	*USS New York* (LPD-21)** passing the New York Passenger Terminal Pier 86 in New York during the Inauguration of Fleet Week for Memorial Day, 30 May 2011 weekend. Photo courtesy of Carlos F. Meneses	Robert Hurst
	273k	*USS New York* (LPD-21) right, the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) and the San Antonio-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD-43)** transit the Atlantic Ocean. The Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operations. US Navy photo # 141221-N-QM905-113 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 21, 2014) by MCSN Shelby M. Tucker.	Ron Reeves
	1521k	Family and friends watch as *USS New York* (LPD-21) arrives at her home port, Naval Station Mayport, after completing a seven-month deployment. New York*, part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit* (24th MEU), supported maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operations. US Navy photo # 150719-N-JX484-073 MAYPORT, Fla. (July 19, 2015) by MC3 Mark Andrew Hays.	Ron Reeves
151108-N-JG293-091 NEW YORK (Nov. 8, 2015)	310k	*USS New York* (LPD-21) transits up the Hudson River. The ship is participating in Veterans Week New York City to honor the service of all our nation's veterans. New York** conducted training certification during her transit from its homeport in Mayport, FL. US Navy photo #'s 151108-N-JG293-091 NEW YORK (Nov. 8, 2015) and 151108-N-JG293-133 NEW YORK (Nov. 8, 2015) by LT. Joseph Olivares.	Lee Wahler
151108-N-JG293-133 NEW YORK (Nov. 8, 2015)	344k		Lee Wahler
	218k	*USS New York* (LPD-21)** arrives in Port Everglades, FL. to participate in the 27th annual Fleet Week Port Everglades. Fleet Week Port Everglades provides an opportunity for the citizens of South Florida to witness first-hand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services, and gain a better understanding of how the sea services support the national defense of the United States. US Navy photo #'s 170501-N-ZN152-0025 PORT EVERGLADES, Fla. (May 1, 2017) by MC1 Ernest R. Scott.	Lee Wahler
	175k	*USS New York* (LPD-21) departs Naval Station Mayport, Florida. New York** is under way to be in position to support the Gulf coast region in the event assistance is needed in the wake of Hurricane Nate. US Navy photo # 171007-N-QJ850-0081 MAYPORT, Fla. (Oct. 7, 2017) by MC2 Andrew Murray.	Lee Wahler
	239k	The fleet replenishment oiler *USNS Big Horn* (T-AO-198) and the USS New York (LPD-21) transit alongside the dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD-51) (not shown) during a replenishment-at-sea. Oak Hill*, components of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit* (26 MEU) are conducting a combined composite training unit exercise that is the culmination of training for the Navy-Marine Corps team and will certify them for deployment. US Navy photo # 171126-N-TJ319-0116 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 26, 2017) by MCSN Jessica L. Dowell	Lee Wahler
	306k	*USS New York* (LPD-21)** arrives, 5 June 2018, at Piraeus, Greece for a routine port visit.	Photo by George Haralampides
	246k	Sailors and Marines man the rails aboard *USS New York* (LPD-21)** as the ship arrives at a Manhattan pier during Fleet Week New York. Fleet Week New York, now in its 31st year, is the city's time-honored celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services. US Navy photo # 190522-N-YG415-095 NEW YORK (May 22, 2019) by MC1 Michael Gomez	Lee Wahler
	206k	*USS New York* (LPD-21)** departs New York Harbor at the conclusion of Fleet Week New York 2019. Fleet Week New York, now in its 31st year, is the city's time-honored celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services. US Navy photo # 190528-N-YZ252-501 NEW YORK (May 28, 2019) by MCC Roger S. Duncan	Lee Wahler

USS New York Memorabilia
Cover of the Keel Laying Ceremony Program contributed by Scott Koen	Cover of the Christening Ceremony Program contributed by Robert M. Cieri and Bill Gonyo	Cover of the Commissioning Ceremony Program contributed by Scott Koen	"First Responder" magazine, 7 November 2009. Distributed at the commissioning of USS New York (LPD-21). contributed by Scott Koen

USS New York (LPD-21)
Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships (DANFS)

Commanding Officers
01	CDR. Jones, Frank Curtis, USN	7 November 2009 - 11 February 2011
02	CDR. Herrmann, William Carl, USN	11 February 2011 - 26 June 2012
03	CAPT. Kreitz, Jon Christopher, USN :RADM	26 June 2012 - 14 February 2014
04	CAPT. Brunett, Christopher Wood, USN, (USNA 1989)	14 February 2014 - 1 May 2015
05	CAPT. Coleman, Kenneth M., USN	1 May 2015 - 12 October 2016
06	CAPT. Vandegrift, Todd Douglas, USN (USNA 1993)	12 October 2016 - 7 April 2018
07	CAPT. DeVore, Michael Brent, USN	7 April 2018 - 8 August 2019
08	CAPT. Kennedy IV, James Peeler (Pete), USN (USNA 1996)	8 August 2019 - 11 December 2020
09	CAPT. Gonzalezocasio, Javier, USN	11 December 2020 - 7 October 2022
10	CAPT. Oakes, Benjamin William, USN (USNA 1999)	7 October 2022 -


Courtesy Wolfgang Hechler and Ron Reeves

For more photos and information about USS New York see;
USS New York (LPD-21) Historical Chronology
Navy Fact File - Amphibious Transport Dock - LPD
Federation of American Scientists, Military Analysis Network, US Navy Ships
Official USS New York (LPD-21) Commissioning web site
Photo Series of New York Departing New Orleans, 13 October 2009
USS New York (LPD-21)

Crew Contact And Reunion Information
U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation - Navy Log

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