Ship set for commissioning

LONG BEACH, Calif. - The Navy returns to Long Beach to commission a new amphibious transport dock ship, the USS Green Bay (LPD 20) on Jan. 24, 2009. The Green Bay is the fourth of nine in a new class of amphibious ships. The Green Bay was built by Northrop Grumman in New Orleans. The 684-foot long ship will be used to transport Marines, equipment and supplies. San Diego, Calif., will be the Green Bay's home port. (Source: Contra Costa Times, 12/25/08)