USS Ogden (LPD-5)

• Commissioned in 1965: USS Ogden (LPD-5) was commissioned on 19 June 1965 as the third ship of the Austin-class amphibious transport docks, designed to support amphibious operations by carrying Marines, equipment, and landing craft. • Named after Ogden, Utah: The ship was named in honor of the city of Ogden, Utah, following the tradition of naming amphibious ships after U.S. cities. • Vietnam War Service: Ogden saw extensive action during the Vietnam War, supporting amphibious landings and troop movements, and earning numerous campaign ribbons for her service. • Collision with USS Denver: In 2002, Ogden was involved in a collision with USS Denver (LPD-9) during a refueling operation at sea, resulting in minor damage but no injuries. • Evacuating Saigon: Ogden played a key role in Operation Frequent Wind in April 1975, the evacuation of American personnel and at-risk Vietnamese from Saigon as North Vietnamese forces entered the city. • Gulf War Participation: The ship participated in Operation Desert Storm in 1991, transporting Marines and equipment to the Persian Gulf for liberation operations in Kuwait. • Humanitarian Missions: Ogden was involved in several humanitarian missions, such as disaster relief in the Philippines and evacuating refugees from Southeast Asia. • Longest-serving Austin-class LPD: At the time of her decommissioning in 2007, USS Ogden was the longest-serving ship in the Austin-class, with over 40 years of active service. • Decommissioned in 2007: The ship was decommissioned on 21 February 2007 at Naval Base San Diego, marking the end of her distinguished career. • Sunk as a target: In July 2014, USS Ogden was sunk as a target during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise, providing valuable training for U.S. and allied naval forces.