USS Durham (LKA-114)

USS Durham (LKA-114) was a Charleston-class amphibious cargo ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1969. Named after the city of Durham, North Carolina, the ship played a significant role in transporting troops, equipment, and supplies during the Vietnam War. Throughout her service, USS Durham participated in numerous exercises and operations, including humanitarian missions and supporting U.S. military interests in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. She was decommissioned in 1994 after 25 years of distinguished service.