Gulf-built NY returns from deployment

The amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) returned to Mayport, Fla., on July 19 marking the end of a second deployment since being commissioned in 2009. USS New York deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit in December. The ready group was also comprised of embarked Marines, USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) and USS Fort McHenry. New York sailed more than 15,000 nautical miles, supported 2,646 flights, completed a Chief of Naval Operations special project, and conducted a rescue at sea. New York made port calls in Israel, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, and France. (Source: Jacksonville.com 07/22/15) Gulf Coast Shipbuilding Note: Capt. Kenneth Coleman, a native New Yorker, became the ship’s commanding officer at sea on May 1. He had previously commanded USS Independence (LCS 2), the first Independence class Littoral Combat Ship built at Austal USA’s shipyard in Mobile, Ala. USS New York was built at Avondale Shipyard in New Orleans.