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DVIDS (CENTCOM / DoD): USS San Antonio Departs Norfolk for Scheduled Operations
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NORFOLK, Va. - San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17) departed Naval Station Norfolk June 29, 2026, to begin operations in support of further scheduled tasking. San Antonio recently deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (IWO ARG), supporting U.S. Southern Command mission requirements, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the ...
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