USS Coronado (AGF-11)

• Commissioned as an Amphibious Transport Dock: USS Coronado (AGF-11) was originally commissioned in 1970 as USS Coronado (LPD-11), an Austin-class amphibious transport dock before later being converted to a command ship. • Conversion to Command Ship: In 1980, the ship was converted into an auxiliary command ship (AGF-11) to serve as a flagship for fleet commanders, replacing the aging USS La Salle (AGF-3). • Flagship of the Third Fleet: USS Coronado served as the flagship for Commander, U.S. Third Fleet, providing advanced command and control capabilities. • Advanced Technology Demonstrator: The ship was often used as a testbed for naval command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence (C4I) systems throughout its service. • First Navy Ship with Shipboard Internet: In 1997, USS Coronado became the first U.S. Navy ship to have a shipboard local area network connected to the Internet, pioneering naval cyber capabilities. • Support for Humanitarian Missions: The ship supported humanitarian missions and disaster relief operations, leveraging its advanced communications suite. • Historic Port Visits: During its service, USS Coronado visited numerous ports across the Pacific and Indian Oceans, fostering international relations. • Women at Sea: USS Coronado was one of the first U.S. Navy combatants to be fully integrated with female crew members in the 1990s. • Decommissioning: The ship was decommissioned on September 30, 2006, after 36 years of distinguished service. • Sunk as Target: In 2012, USS Coronado was sunk as a target during a naval exercise, ending her long career by helping to train the next generation of naval forces.