USS Gunston Hall (LSD-44)

USS **Gunston Hall** (LSD-44) is a Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1989. Named after the historic Virginia estate of George Mason, she is the second naval vessel to bear the name. Throughout her service, Gunston Hall has participated in numerous major operations, including humanitarian relief in Haiti after the 2010 earthquake, and support missions during the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. The ship is designed to transport and launch amphibious craft and vehicles, serving as a critical asset in expeditionary warfare and joint operations worldwide.