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The ship set sail in the early month of January 2003 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom as part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group (ARG).
Crew List: This section contains the names of sailors who served aboard USS RUSHMORE. The USS Rushmore (LSD 47) was built by Avondale Industries in New Orleans, Louisiana, christened on 6 May 1989 and commissioned on June 1, 1991 on the banks of the Mississippi River at the River Walk, New Orleans.
The "Smart Ship" concept integrates and evaluates commercial off-the-shelf technologies for future fleet application. On 17 September 2012, Rushmore departed San Diego on a 7-month deployment with USS Peleliu, and USS Green Bay under the command of Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON)Three and with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit embarked as the Landing Force. The ship last deployed on Dec. 6, 2004 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom as part of the USS Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG 5). Rushmore enjoyed port visits in Portland, Oregon, Annette Island, Alaska, and Seattle, Washington in 1997. USS Rushmore (LSD-47) is a Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship of the United States Navy. Camp Pendleton was the last stop before arriving at her homeport of NS San Diego. Register and add yourself to the Crew List of the USS Rushmore (LSD 47), Report an offensive or inappropriate entry. Couldn't have asked for a better group of people to travel the world with. 2004 – now. I went on West/Pac 07' and made some lifelong friends. All Rights Reserved. Nobility and Power.
7.2K likes. The ship became an afloat staging base for military helicopters to refuel and transport supplies. The ship successfully completed this maintenance in July 2011 and spent the summer and fall re-certifying in all mission areas in preparation for deployment in 2012. Rushmore deployed in 1999 with the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU). HullNumber.com's mission is to provide a means for shipmates to keep in touch with one another.
this ship challenge me to the best that when I did back to back sea duty it feels like shore duty. If you also served aboard and you remember one of the people below you can click on the name to send an email to the respective sailor. The Marines of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit deployed to Kuwait, and went further north into areas of Iraq before they were brought back onboard in early April. She was named in honor of Mount Rushmore National Memorial in the Black Hills of South Dakota. In Commission 1991 to Present LSD-47 Deployments - Major Events. Although i was only in the navy a little over eight months it was the best experience in my life besides motherhood, hopefully i'll get the chance to reenlist after i drop my pregnancy weight. Note several LCM's stowed on her after deck. USS Rushmore concludes exercise Iron Fist 2018 SAN DIEGO - The Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47), with elements from 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, concluded exercise Iron Fist 2018 off the coast of Southern California, Feb. 7. Copyright © 2020 HullNumber.com. Upon their return home, Rushmore finalized their preparations for the Congressionally-mandated Navy's Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) on 27 October 2008. On 12 March 1999, the ship made history when then Commander Michelle J. Howard ( later assumed command of United States Naval Forces Europe and Naval Forces Africa before retiring in December of 2017 as a full Admiral) became its commanding officer and the first African American woman to Command a US Navy ship. Registration and communicating with shipmates at Hullnumber.com is FREE FOREVER. 1995 – 2000 Report an offensive or inappropriate entry. USS Rushmore was my first and last ship, I have lots of fond memories there. …
Other port visits included Japan, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Singapore, Guam, Australia and Hawaii.
With the new millennium, came a year of local operations for Rushmore. On 16 February 2007, Rushmore was awarded the 2006 Battle "E" award.[1]. But there were a lot of good people there.
On 1 December 2007, Rushmore became the first ship since the September 11 terrorist attacks to host a United States Navy open house while inport Seal Beach, California. Now I'd rather be there. In late September 2008, Rushmore sailed to Esquimalt, British Columbia, Canada, to serve as the test platform for developing ASW systems in the Nanoose Firing Range.
Search for a command's Crew List | The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Rushmore (LSD 47).
This was my last ship as I retired from here. Rushmore participated in CARAT 2001 in cooperation with other navies in the Western Pacific, South China Sea and Southeast Asia. As April 10th arrived the Rushmore was ready to get underway for deployment to the Western Pacific, Indian Ocean, and Persian Gulf. Miss you guys, Great crew, Operations / Weapons sailors were the best I have ever worked with. Register and add yourself to the Crew List of the USS Rushmore (LSD 47). back to top go to the end of the page. On the way to the Fifth Fleet Area of Responsibility, the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami occurred, which would change the course of Rushmore and begin a massive U.S. military humanitarian operation, dubbed Operation Unified Assistance. She was the second navy ship to be named for the Mount Rushmore National Memorial in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Along the way, Rushmore conducted a port visit in Jamaica, traversed the Panama Canal, and visited Rodman, Panama. On the way to the Fifth Fleet Area of Responsibility, a cataclysmic event occurred, which would change the course of Rushmore and begin a massive U.S. military humanitarian operation, dubbed Operation Unified Assistance. | The turntable is located between the well deck and the helicopter deck forward of the boat deck to assist in the rapid turnaround of vehicles and equipment during loading/offloading operations. She was launched as RUSHMORE on May 10, 1944. 2001 – 2003 As 10 April 2007 arrived Rushmore was ready to get underway for deployment to the Middle East. The ship completed a three-month maintenance period and participated in Operation Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) off the Coast of Hawaii from June to August of 2006. Home Join Now About Hullnumber Before You Register Tell A Shipmate FAQs Related Links Contact Us. Home Join Now About Hullnumber Before You Register Tell A Shipmate FAQs Related Links Contact Us.
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