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.
| Ship Name(s) | Line Name |
|---|---|
| USS Ashland, USS Comstock, USS Fort McHenry (decommissioned), USS Germantown, USS Gunston Hall, USS Tortuga, USS Whidbey Island (decommissioned) | United States Navy |
Deployment Began: Wed Oct 15, 2025
Deployment Ended: Wed Jul 22, 2026
Days Deployed: 280 days
Deployment Location: South China Sea (July 20, 2026)
Post-Deployment Location: Japan operating area
Mission: Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship operated with USS Tripoli, USS New Orleans, and elements of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit in the Indo-Pacific and Middle East, supporting Tripoli ARG regional presence, maritime security, crisis-response, Operation Epic Fury, blockade-support, aviation, logistics, and partner operations.