The USS Germantown (LSD 42) Navy USS Germantown (LSD-42) is the second Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship in the United States Navy.
030822-N-9885M-005 San Diego, Ca. (Aug. 22, 2003) -- The USS Germantown (LSD 42) makes wake in San Diego's harbor as she begins a regularly scheduled deployment. The dock landing ship is part of the first Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG-1). An ESG constitutes a new naval strike force designed to equip amphibious forces with added firepower and operational capabilities. The seven ships of ESG 1 include, the Germantown, USS Peleliu (LHA 5), USS Jarrett (FFG 33), USS Ogden (LPD 5), USS Port Royal (CG 73), USS Decatur (DDG 73), and USS Greeneville (SSN 772). Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Alan D. Monyelle. (RELEASED)
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