USS ST LOUIS LKA 116

USS St. Louis (LKA-116) was an amphibious cargo ship of the United States Navy, commissioned in November 1969. As part of the Charleston-class, she played a critical role in transporting troops, equipment, and supplies during the Vietnam War, supporting amphibious operations and logistics. Throughout her service, USS St. Louis participated in numerous exercises and deployments across the Pacific and Indian Oceans, earning several commendations for her contributions. She was decommissioned in November 1992 after over two decades of service, leaving a legacy of reliable support in both combat and peacetime operations.