Alton Hooper

USS Monticello (LSD-35) was a Thomaston-class dock landing ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1957. Designed to transport and launch amphibious craft and vehicles, she played a critical role in numerous operations, including troop deployments and humanitarian missions. During the Vietnam War, Monticello supported amphibious assaults and logistical operations, earning several campaign stars for her service. After decades of active duty, she was decommissioned in 1985 and eventually sold for scrap, marking the end of her distinguished naval career.