USS Arlington (LPD 24)

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USS Arlington (LPD 24)

STRENGTH • HONOR • FORTITUDE Like her sister ships, USS New York and Somerset, she is named in commemoration of the September 11, 2001 attacks.
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USS Arlington (LPD-24), a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship, is the third ship in the United States Navy to be named for Arlington, Virginia, the location of the Pentagon. Steel recovered from the Pentagon after the September 11 attacks is displayed aboard in the ship's museum. Arlington's keel was laid down on 26 May 2008, at Northrop Grumman's Ingalls shipyard in Pascagoula, Missi

ssippi. Builder's Trials of the ship started on 21 August 2012 and were completed on 30 August 2012. She completed Navy Acceptance Sea Trials on 2 November 2012. The US Navy formally accepted the ship on 7 December 2012 and the crew moved aboard. Arlington arrived at her homeport of Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia on 22 March 2013 in preparation for commissioning. Officially, she was commissioned on 8 February 2013, but her ceremonial commissioning occurred on 6 April 2013 at Naval Station Norfolk. Ombudsman Information:
Family is important to us on the Arlington. If you are a family member of one of our Sailors, please check out the USS Arlington (LPD 24) Ombudsman Team page and follow the directions posted there to become a member of the group. An ombudsman is a volunteer appointed by the command to serve as a point of contact and resource for all command families. page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ArlingtonOmbudsman
Email: [email protected]
Ombudsman Phone: (757) 333-1689

12/01/2025

Recognizing the Sailors who don’t just wear the uniform, they elevate the fleet.
Congratulations to our Sailors of the Quarter!

Senior Sailor of the Quarter: BM1 Jeffers
Sailor of the Quarter: ABF2 House
Junior Sailor of the Quarter: CTT3 Zavala
Bluejacket of the Quarter: BMSN Payne

Bravo Zulu to these outstanding Sailors! ⚓️
Strength. Honor. Fortitude.

11/15/2025

It’s official!
USS Arlington (LPD 24) has a new commanding officer, Capt. Vince Libasci. Welcome aboard sir!

Strength. Honor. Fortitude.

Capt. Vince Libasci relieved Capt. Ian Scaliatine as commanding officer of USS Arlington (LPD 24) during a ceremony aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship at Naval Station Norfolk, November 14, 2025.

03/07/2025

01/22/2025

Today, USS ARLINGTON returned to Naval Station Norfolk!

Strength. Honor. Fortitude.

01/16/2025

Congratulations to IT2 Harkness for receiving a Navy and Marne Corps Achievement Medal for his professional achievement as the lead information systems technician of the communications division onboard USS ARLINGTON!

He dedicated over 150 man hours directing 7 junior Sailors in the installation of communication equipment. His devotion to duty reflected great credit upon him and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

Strength. Honor. Fortitude.

01/12/2025

Congratulations to our newest Petty Officer First Class, BM1 Fitzgerald!

BM1 Fitzgerald is excited to exercise increased authority and greater responsibility.

Strength. Honor. Fortitude.

01/08/2025

Congratulations to our newest Petty Officer First Class, EN1 Hunsinger!

The USS Arlington team came together to celebrate EN1 for his advancement. EN1 Hunsinger is excited to exercise increased authority and greater responsibility!

Strength. Honor. Fortitude.

01/03/2025

Congratulations to IT2 Roberson for receiving a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for the superior performance of his duties while serving as the Combat Systems Department Network Technician onboard USS ARLINGTON!

He consistently demonstrated exceptional technical proficiency and dedication while supporting network restoral. His exceptional professionalism, initiative, and dedication to duty reflected great credit upon him and were in keeping of the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

Strength. Honor. Fortitude.

01/02/2025

Happy New Years, ARLINGTON! Here are some highlights from 2024.

Strength. Honor. Fortitude.

12/30/2024

Congratulations to CTTSN Bledsoe for receiving a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for the superior performance of his duties while serving as a Cryptologic Technician in Operations Department!

His unparalleled expertise and unwavering commitment was crucial in the restoration and upgrade of cryptologic and electronic warfare equipment.

Strength. Honor. Fortitude.

12/29/2024

Congratulations to HT2 Vang for receiving a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for the superior performance of his duties while serving as the Damage Control Work Center Supervisor onboard USS ARLINGTON.

Petty Officer Vang’s exceptional professionalism, initiative, and dedication to duty reflected great credit upon him and were in keeping of the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

Strength. Honor. Fortitude.

12/27/2024

Congratulations to ET2 Jersey for receiving a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for the superior performance of his duties while serving as the primary navigation technician onboard USS ARLINGTON!

Petty Officer Jersey’s exceptional professionalism, initiative, and dedication to duty reflected great credit upon him and were in keeping of the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

Strength. Honor. Fortitude.

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Norfolk Naval Base
Norfolk, VA

Website

https://www.c2f.usff.navy.mil/lpd24

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