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USS Shreveport (LPD-12)

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Precedence of awards is from top to bottom, left to right
Top Row - Navy Unit Commendation (4) - Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation (2)
Second Row - Navy Battle "E" Ribbon (6) - Navy Expeditionary Medal (2- Lebanon) - National Defense Service Medal
Third Row - Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (2) - Southwest Asia Service Medal - Armed Forces Service Medal
Fourth Row - Humanitarian Service Medal (Op. Intensive Look) - Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait) - Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia)


Austin Class Amphibious Transport Dock:
  • Laid down, 27 December 1965, at Lockheed Shipbuilding Corp., Seattle, WA.
  • Launched, 22 October 1966
  • Commissioned USS Shreveport (LPD-12), 12 December 1970, CAPT. Pehr H. Pehrsson USN in command
  • Shreveport is assigned to Amphibious Group Two, Naval Surface Forces Atlantic, and is homeported at Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, VA.
  • Decommissioned and struck from the Naval Register, 26 September 2007, at Naval Station Norfolk, VA.
  • Laid up at NAVSEA Inactive Ships Philadelphia, PA. awaiting disposal
  • Final Disposition, Ex-USS Shreveport (LPD-12) departed Philadelphia NISMF for scrapping at Brownsville TX., 14 December 2021
    Specifications:
    Displacement 9,734 t.(lt) 17,326 t.(fl)
    Length 570'
    Beam 100'
    Draft 23 ft.
    Speed 21 kts.
    Complement
    24 Officers
    400 Enlisted
    Flag Staff Complement 90
    Troop Capacity 840
    Boats, Assault Craft
    (well deck capacity) 1 LCU, or 2 LCM-8 or 4 LCM-6
    (ships boats) 2 LCPL, 1 motor whaleboat
    Armament
    two 25 mm MK38 chain guns
    two Phalanx CIWS
    eight 50 cal. machine guns
    Aircraft
    two CH-46/CH-53 or four UH-1/AH-1, or two AV-8B Harriers
    Propulsion
    two Foster-Wheeler boilers
    two DeLaval steam turbines
    two propeller shafts, 24,000 SHP

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    Shreveport
    10091274
    556k Launching of Shreveport (LPD-12), 22 October 1966, at Lockheed Shipbuilding Corp. Seattle, WA.
    Lockheed Shipbuilding Corp photo
    Dale Hargrave
    Shreveport
    10091271
    233k USS Shreveport (LPD-12) underway off Norfolk, VA., date unknown.
    © Nobe Smith
    Nicholas Tiberio
    Shreveport 118k USS Shreveport (LPD-12) steering mishap, 23 February 1972, during a practice UNREP off Panama, just prior to a collision with USS Nashville (LPD-13). Photo by Keith Weitek MMCS(SS) USN Ret.
    Shreveport 88k
    Shreveport 129k
    Shreveport
    10091270
    102k USS Shreveport (LPD-12) gunnery practice for the 3-inch. 50 caliber twin gun mount crew, September 1971 in the Atlantic Ocean.
    US Navy photo # K-90892, by PH2 Carter Samtell
    James Bass
    Shreveport 811k USS Shreveport (LPD-12) at anchor in the Kithira Strait, Mediterranean Sea, 30 September 1975, with her amphibious group after completion of exercise " Deep Express 75". Photo taken from the Soviet DDG Krasny Krim. Note Avgo Island, Greece in the background. Eugene Ivkin
    CV-67 John F. Kennedy 290k

    Tuesday, 30 September 1975, Kithira Strait, Eastern Mediterranean. USS Shreveport (LPD-12), foreground with USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67) with Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 embarked in the background, at anchor after Deep Express, a major NATO exercise that occurred in the Aegean Sea and on Turkish soil (22–27 September 1975).
    Photos taken from the Soviet Project 61 (Kashin)-class DDG Krasnyi Krym (Red Crimea).

    Eugene Ivkin
    Shreveport 87k USS Shreveport (LPD-12) moored at Barcelona, Spain, 26 December 1979. Note that two of her original four twin 3"/50 gun mounts had been removed, along with the Mk.56 and Mk.63 gunfire control systems, but she had not yet received Phalanx. Also noticeable, and clearly visible, is the additional bridge level -- Shreveport is one of the seven Austin-class LPDs configured as flagships. Photo by Fabio Peņa
    Shreveport 62k USS Shreveport (LPD-12), at Barcelona, Spain, 26 December 1979. Photo by Fabio Peņa
    Shreveport
    10091272
    662k USS Shreveport (LPD-12) underway off Norfolk, VA., date unknown.
    © Nobe Smith
    Nicholas Tiberio
    Shreveport 87k USS Shreveport (LPD-12) underway, date and location unknown.
    US Navy photo
    Robert Hurst
    Shreveport 30k USS Shreveport (LPD-12) underway, date and location unknown.
    US Navy photo
     
    Shreveport
    10091273
    176k USS Shreveport (LPD-12) underway off Norfolk, VA., date unknown.
    © Nobe Smith
    Nicholas Tiberio
    Shreveport 22k USS Shreveport (LPD-12) underway, date and location unknown.
    US Navy photo
     
    Shreveport 40k USS Shreveport (LPD-12) underway, date and location unknown.
    US Navy photo
     
    Shreveport 36k USS Shreveport (LPD-12) underway, date and location unknown.
    US Navy photo
     
    Caloosahatchee 366k Fleet oiler USS Caloosahatchee (AO-98) in company with USS Shreveport (LPD-12) during Operation INTENSE LOOK, 1 August 1984.  
    Shreveport 86k USS Shreveport (LPD-12) underway in Hampton Roads, summer 1987.
    US Navy photo
    Adam Robison USS Shreveport
    Shreveport 73k USS Shreveport (LPD-12) moored at Marseille, France, 14 February 1988. Photo by Philippe Gonzales
    Shreveport 87k USS Shreveport (LPD-12) in port , Palma Spain, Christmas 1991 Scott Hiorns BT1 (SW) USN, USS Shreveport 1991-94
    Shreveport 89k USS Shreveport (LPD-12) conducting flight ops off the coast of Sicily, 1991 Scott Hiorns BT1 (SW) USN, USS Shreveport 1991-94
    Shreveport 57k USS Shreveport (LPD-12), lighting fires in #2 fireroom, are BT1(SW) Hiorns (BTOW), MMC Shevikovan (left background) and LTjg R Scott Bonney (background). Scott Hiorns BT1 (SW) USN, USS Shreveport 1991-94
    Shreveport 95k USS Shreveport (LPD-12) at sea, Mediterranean sunset, 1991 Scott Hiorns BT1 (SW) USN, USS Shreveport 1991-94
    Shreveport 68k USS Shreveport (LPD-12) moored pierside Palma de Mallorca, Christmas 1991. Pedro Vidal Terrasa
    Shreveport 42k USS Shreveport (LPD-12) underway in Suez Canal, taken from signal bridge while transiting the canal, spring 1994 Photo by Adam Robison USS Shreveport
    Shreveport 939k USS Shreveport (LPD-12) moored pierside at Genoa, Italy, 24 December 1997. Photo by Carlo Martinelli
    Shreveport 391k USS Shreveport (LPD-12) arriving at Genoa, Italy, 23 December 1997. Photo by Carlo Martinelli
    Shreveport 1186k USS Shreveport (LPD-12) moored pierside at Genoa, Italy, 26 December 1997. Photo by Carlo Martinelli
    Shreveport 74k USS Shreveport (LPD-12) moored pierside at Pier 2, NOB Norfolk, VA., date unknown Photo Steven J. Essex
    Shreveport 60k USS Shreveport (LPD-12) entering Grand Harbour, Valletta, Malta, December 1999. Robert Hurst
    Shreveport 41k USS Shreveport (LPD-12) underway in the Bab El Mendeb, 12 March 2002. Photo by Lt. Steve Dundas, CHC USNR USS Hue City
    Shreveport
    10091276
    194k USS Shreveport (LPD-12) steams alongside the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) during a replenishment at sea (RAS), 23 June 2004.
    U.S. Navy photo 040623-N-9885M-120 by PH1 Alan D. Monyelle.
    font size=2>Robert Hurst
    Shreveport
    10091277
    249k USS Shreveport (LPD-12) underway, 27 June 2004, in the North Arabian Gulf. Shreveport is providing three hot meals a day to more than 70 Sailors working with the Iraqi Security Force personnel charged with security for Iraq's Khawr Al Amaya and Al Basra Oil Terminals.
    U.S. Navy photo 040627-N-6812T-004 by JO2 Jason Trevett.
    font size=2>Robert Hurst
    Shreveport 69k USS Shreveport (LPD-12) arrives in Ash Shuaybah, Kuwait, 8 August 2004, joining Wasp (LHD 1) to backload Marines and cargo attached to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable. Wasp, Shreveport, and the 22nd MEU have been deployed since February as part of Expeditionary Strike Group Two (ESG-2) operating in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
    US Navy photo # 040808-N-6380E-007 by PH3 Teresa J. Ellison.
    Jack Treutle
    Shreveport 67k USS Shreveport (LPD-12) entering Grand Harbour, Valletta, Malta, 24 August 2004. Robert Hurst
    Shreveport 83k USS Shreveport (LPD-12) departs Naval Station Norfolk, 4 January 2007 as part of the Bataan Expeditionary Strike group (ESG), which is deploying in support of the ongoing rotation of forward-deployed forces.
    US Navy photo # 070104-N-1713L-032 NORFOLK, Va (January 4 2007) by MC2 Lolita Lewis.
    Lee Wahler
    Shreveport 379k USS Shreveport (LPD-12) departs Naval Station Norfolk, 4 January 2007. Shreveport is part of the Bataan Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) which is underway conducting maritime security operations in support of the ongoing rotation of forward-deployed forces..
    US Navy photo # 070104-N-1831S-031 Norfolk, Va. (Jan. 4, 2007) by MCSN Ash Severe.
    Douglas Brown
    Shreveport
    10091233
    070125-N-0780F-003
    791k USS Shreveport (LPD-12) arrives in Souda Bay, 25 January 2007, for a scheduled port visit. Shreveport is part of the Bataan Expeditionary Strike Group on deployment in support of maritime security operations in both the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.
    U.S. Navy photos 070125-N-0780F-003 and 070125-N-0780F-001 by Mr. Paul Farley.
    Douglas Brown
    Robert Hurst
    Shreveport
    10091275
    070125-N-0780F-001
    191k
    Oak Hill
    10125157
    97k The amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD-51) and USS Shreveport (LPD-12) follow the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD-5) (not shown) while transiting the Suez Canal to depart U.S. Naval Central Command area of responsibility, 1 June 2007.
    U.S. Navy photo 070601-N-1467R-004 by MC2 Pedro A. Rodriguez.
    Robert Hurst
    Shreveport 203k USS Shreveport (LPD-12) arrives back at her homeport, Naval Station Norfolk, 3 July 2007,after a six-month deployment as part of Bataan Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG). The ESG supported maritime operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation.
    US Navy photo # 070703-N-5330L-007 NORFOLK, Va. (July 3, 2007) by MC3 Joshua T. Rodriguez.
    Douglas Brown
    Shreveport 661k USS Shreveport (LPD-12) arrives back at her homeport, Naval Station Norfolk, 3 July 2007,after a six-month deployment as part of Bataan Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG).
    US Navy photo # 070703-N-6403R-014 NORFOLK, Va. (July 3, 2007) by MC3 Joshua T. Rodriguez.
    Douglas Brown
    Shreveport 1276k The Marine color guard parades the colors during the decommissioning ceremony for USS Shreveport (LPD-12) at Naval Station Norfolk, VA., 26 September 2007.
    US Navy photo # 070926-N-8907D-016 NORFOLK, Va. (Sept. 26, 2007), by MCSN David Danals.
    Lee Wahler
    Shreveport 192k USS Shreveport (LPD-12)'s crew leaves the ship for the last time during her decommissioning ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk, VA., 26 September 2007.
    US Navy photo from "Navy Times" on line.
    Lee Wahler
    Shreveport 152k Starboard bow view USS Shreveport (LPD-12) at Naval Station Norfolk, VA., 26 September 2007, ready for her decommissioning ceremony. Lars Wallis USS Shreveport
    Shreveport 72k Starboard bow view USS Shreveport (LPD-12) at Naval Station Norfolk, VA., 26 September 2007, ready for her decommissioning ceremony. Lars Wallis USS Shreveport
    Shreveport 67k Starboard side view USS Shreveport (LPD-12) at Naval Station Norfolk, VA., 26 September 2007, ready for her decommissioning ceremony. Lars Wallis USS Shreveport
    Shreveport 49k Port bow view USS Shreveport (LPD-12) at Naval Station Norfolk, VA., soon after her decommissioning on 26 September 2007 Lars Wallis USS Shreveport
    Shreveport 123k Bow on view USS Shreveport (LPD-12) at Naval Station Norfolk, VA., soon after her decommissioning on 26 September 2007 Lars Wallis USS Shreveport
    Shreveport 95k View of the stern gate of ex-USS Shreveport (LPD-12) while moored at the Inactive Ship Maintenance Facility, Philadelphia, PA., 10 December 2010. Ron Reeves

    USS Shreveport (LPD-12) Commissioning Ceremony Program
    Contributed by Ron Reeves
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    For more photos and information about USS Shreveport, see;
  • Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships
  • Shreveport Decommissioning Photo Collection
  • Kevin Brent Photo Collection
  • Lisbon Riot, October 1989

  • Commanding Officers
    01CAPT. Pehrsson, Pehr Hugo12 December 1970 - 29 September 1972
    02CAPT. Gureck, William A. (Bill) :RADM29 September1972 - 16 November 1973
    03CAPT. Karvala, Curtis Arnold, USN (USNA 1953)16 November 1973 - 9 May 1975
    04CAPT. Crandall, Alan Walker9 May 1975 - 16 September 1976
    05CAPT. McCaffree Jr., Burnham Clough :RADM16 September 1976 - 17 November1978
    06CAPT. White, Richard Farrell, USN (USNA 1956)17 November 1978 - 29 August 1980
    07CAPT. Wheatley, Gary Francis :RADM29 August 1980 - 13 February 1982
    08CAPT. Jones, Keith Shannon (Casey), USN (USNA 1960)13 February 1982 - 15 July 1983
    09CAPT. Ianucci, Robert Joseph15 July 1983 - 23 July 1985
    10CAPT. McKay Jr., John Norman23 July 1985 - 10 July 1987
    11CAPT. Johnson Sr., Kenneth H.10 July 1987 - 17 June 1989
    12CAPT. Montgomery, David James, USN17 June 1989 - 27 June 1991
    13CAPT. Peterson, Robert Lee, USN (USNA 1968)27 June 1991 - 17 December 1992
    14CAPT. Harms Jr., Alfred Glen :VADM17 December 1992 - 13 May 1994
    15CAPT. Carter, John Michael13 May 1994 - 24 May 1996
    16CAPT. Starling II, Harold Denby :VADM24 May 1996 - 11 December 1997
    17CAPT. Groothousen, Michael Robert, USN (USNA 1975) :RADM11 December 1997 - 6 April 1999
    18CAPT. Herbert III, Edward William6 April 1999 - 21 March 2000 - Relieved for Cause
    19CAPT. Valentine Jr., William Dawson, USN (USNA 1979)21 March 2000 - 16 May 2002
    20CAPT. Fitzpatrick, Dennis E. :RADM16 May 2002 - 22 December 2003
    21CAPT. Kraft, Terry Bradford, USN (USNA 1981) :RADM22 December 2003 - 17 June 2005
    22CAPT. Pine, David Roland, USN (USNA 1982)17 June 2005 - 17 November 2006
    23CAPT. Monger, Paul O'Neal (Mongo), USN (USNA 1982)17 November 2006 - 7 September 2007
    24LCDR. Conzen, Eric Laurence7 September 2007 - 26 September 2007
    Courtesy Wolfgang Hechler and Ron Reeves

    Crew Contact And Reunion Information
    U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation - Navy Log

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