USS Denver (LPD-9)

USS Denver (LPD-9) was an Austin-class amphibious transport dock commissioned into the United States Navy in 1968. Throughout her service, she participated in numerous operations, including troop deployments during the Vietnam War and humanitarian missions such as Operation Fiery Vigil in the Philippines. USS Denver also supported peacekeeping and disaster relief efforts in the Asia-Pacific region, showcasing her versatility as an amphibious platform. After more than four decades of active duty, she was decommissioned in 2014, marking the end of a distinguished naval career.