USS Green Bay (LPD-20)

• Namesake Connection: USS Green Bay (LPD-20) is named after the city of Green Bay, Wisconsin, making it the second U.S. Navy ship to carry the name. The city is famous for its NFL team, the Green Bay Packers. • Commissioning Date: The ship was officially commissioned on January 24, 2009, in Long Beach, California. • San Antonio-class: USS Green Bay is a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock, designed to transport and land Marines, their equipment, and supplies by embarked air cushion or conventional landing craft and Expeditionary Fighting Vehicles. • Packer Pride: The ship’s crew lounge is called “Lambeau Field,” after the Packers' home stadium, and the interior features Green Bay Packers memorabilia, including a piece of turf from the actual field. • Flight Deck Operations: USS Green Bay can operate a variety of helicopters and the MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, enhancing its amphibious assault capabilities. • Humanitarian Missions: In 2011, the ship participated in Operation Tomodachi, providing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief after the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan. • Forward Deployment: In January 2015, USS Green Bay was forward-deployed to Sasebo, Japan, enhancing the U.S. Navy’s presence in the Indo-Pacific region. • Combat Service: The ship has taken part in multiple joint and combined exercises, such as Cobra Gold and Talisman Sabre, demonstrating interoperability with allied forces. • Unique Bell: The ship's bell is engraved with the names of every city and town in Wisconsin, a tribute to the state’s support for the armed forces. • Community Ties: Crew members often engage with the Green Bay community, including participating in Packers events and hosting visits for Wisconsin residents, maintaining strong bonds with their namesake city.