USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52)

USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52) is a Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship commissioned into the U.S. Navy on May 30, 1998. Named in honor of the attack on Pearl Harbor, the ship has been pivotal in supporting amphibious operations, humanitarian assistance, and disaster relief missions worldwide. Over its service, USS Pearl Harbor has participated in major exercises and deployments, including Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, providing logistical support and transport for Marines, vehicles, and landing craft. The ship’s versatility and advanced capabilities have made it a key asset in maintaining U.S. maritime readiness and projecting power across the globe.