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USS Ashland Military Ship Tracker
USS Ashland Military Ship Tracking Map
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USS Ashland Military Ship Details
The Whidbey Island class dock landing ships are optimized for amphibious operations with a large well deck capable of carrying up to 4 LCACs or 21 AAVs. They support extensive vehicle and cargo transport for Marine Expeditionary Units along with helicopter facilities for CH-53 and MV-22 operations.
Whidbey Island Class Sister Ships
| Ship Name(s) | Line Name |
|---|---|
| USS Comstock DEPLOYED, USS Fort McHenry DECOMMISSIONED, USS Germantown, USS Gunston Hall, USS Rushmore, USS Tortuga, USS Whidbey Island DECOMMISSIONED | United States Navy |
USS Ashland (LSD-48) Previous Deployments
USS Ashland (LSD-48) Deployment 2026-1
Deployment Began: Sat Jan 24, 2026
Deployment Ended: Mon Jun 01, 2026
Days Deployed: 128 days
Deployment Location: Indo-Pacific region / Task Force Ashland operations (May 2026)
Post-Deployment Location: Naval Base San Diego, California (homeport)
Mission: Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship completed four months of Indo-Pacific operations with Task Force Ashland, supporting distributed naval integration, amphibious training, regional presence, and allied and partner interoperability.