USS Thomaston (LSD-28)

USS Thomaston (LSD-28) was a Thomaston-class dock landing ship commissioned by the United States Navy in September 1954. Named after Thomaston, Maine, the vessel played a critical role in amphibious operations, including extensive service during the Vietnam War where she supported troop landings, transported equipment, and participated in riverine and coastal missions. Over her three decades of active service, USS Thomaston was involved in numerous training exercises and humanitarian missions across the Pacific and Indian Oceans. The ship was decommissioned in September 1984, leaving a legacy of versatility and dependable support to U.S. naval amphibious forces.