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USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52)

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Harpers Ferry Class Dock Landing Ship:
  • Laid down, 27 January 1995, at Avondale Industries, New Orleans, LA.
  • Launched, 24 February 1996
  • Commissioned USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52), 30 May 1998, CDR. James J. Bird, in command
  • USS Pearl Harbor is assigned to COMNAVSURFPAC
    Specifications:
    Displacement 11,604 t.(lt), 16,601 t.(fl)
    Length 609' 7"
    Beam 84'
    Draft 20' 4" (max)
    Speed 20+kts.
    Complement
    22 Officers
    327 Enlisted
    Troop Capacity
    27 Officers
    473 Enlisted
    Aircraft, helicopters (Flight Deck, 2 spots)
    Boats (Well Deck Capacity) two LCAC's
    Armament
    two (mk15 mod1) Phalanx (CIWS) 20 mm Vulcan cannon gun mounts
    two (mk16) 25 mm Bushmaster chain gun mounts
    six .50 cal machine guns
    two Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) launchers
    six Super Rapid Blooming Outboard Chaff launchers
    Propulsion
    four Colt-Pielstick 16 cylinder diesels
    two propellers, combined SHP 33,000

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    Namesake
    Pearl Harbor Pearl Harbor is an American lagoon harbor on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, west of Honolulu. It has been long visited by the Naval fleet of the United States, before it was acquired from the Hawaiian Kingdom by the U.S. with the signing of the Reciprocity Treaty of 1875. Much of the harbor and surrounding lands is now a United States Navy deep-water naval base. It is also the headquarters of the United States Pacific Fleet. The U.S. government first obtained exclusive use of the inlet and the right to maintain a repair and coaling station for ships here in 1887. The attack on Pearl Harbor by the Empire of Japan on December 7, 1941, was the immediate cause of the United States' entry into World War II.(Wikipedia)
    Aerial view of Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, showing the gathering of ships on various nations for "Operation RIMPAC '86". The Aircraft Carrier USS CARL VINSON CVN-70 is moored at Ford Island, another Aircraft Carrier, USS RANGER CV-61 is tied at the Naval Supply Center.
    US DefenseImagery photo # DN-SC-87-04122 by PH2 Thompson.
    Tommy Trampp
    Pearl Harbor 53k Pearl Harbor (LSD-52) launching, 24 February 1996 at Avondale Industries, New Orleans
    US Navy photo
     
    Pearl Harbor 52k Pearl Harbor (LSD-52) nearing completion at Avondale Industries, New Orleans  
    Pearl Harbor 79k USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52) entering Pearl Harbor Naval Station. USS Missouri (BB-63) and USS Arizona (BB-39) Memorial ahead and to port of USS Pearl Harbor.
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    Bonhomme Richard 4166k Amphibious Task Force-West (ATF-West), comprised of;
    USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6),
    USS Boxer (LHD-4),
    USS Dubuque (LPD-8),
    USS Comstock (LSD-45),
    USS Anchorage (LSD-36),
    USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52), and
    USS Cleveland (LPD-7),
    steam in formation with Military Sealift Command (MSC) oiler USNS Guadalupe (T-AO-200). ATF-West deployed from San Diego January 17, transporting Marines and their gear to Kuwait for further deployment into Iraq.US Navy photo # 030524-N-1352S-006 Arabian Gulf (May 24, 2003) by PH2 Jennifer Swader.
    Robert M. Cieri
    Pearl Harbor 59k USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52) pulls into San Diego Harbor on her way to her berth at Naval Station San Diego with her Sailors "manning the rails.", 26 July 2003. USS Pearl Harbor is part of the seven-ship Amphibious Task Force West (ATF-W), returning home after supporting U.S. and coalition forces during Operation Iraqi Freedom
    US Navy photo # 030726-N-0226M-009 by PHCS Mahlon K. Miller.
    Bill Gonyo
    Pearl Harbor 74k USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52) departs her homeport of San Diego, CA., for routine work-up training, 9 February 2004.
    US Navy photo # 040209-N-8158F-001 by PHAN Roland Franklin.
     
    Pearl Harbor 131k USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52) underway off Oahu, Hawaii as she prepares to enter Pearl Harbor, HI. for a brief port visit, 22 July 2005. USS Pearl Harbor is currently on deployment as part of Expeditionary Strike Group One (ESG-1) in support of the Global War on Terrorism.
    US Navy photo # 050722-N-3019M-005 by JO3 Ryan C. McGinley.
     
    Pearl Harbor 85k USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52) arrives for her first Mediterranean port visit at Souda Bay, Crete, 16 September 2005. USS Pearl Harbor is assigned to Expeditionary Strike Group One (ESG-1).
    US Navy photo # 050916-N-0780F-001 by Mr. Paul Farley.
    Chet Morris
    Pearl Harbor 315k USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52) moored pierside at Naval Station San Diego, CA., July 2006. Photo by Richard Miller BMCS USNR Ret.
    Pearl Harbor 317k USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52) moored at Broadway Pier, San Diego, CA., during Fleet Week, October 2006. Photos by Richard Miller BMCS USNR Ret.
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    Pearl Harbor 271k Pearl Harbor survivors wave to USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52) during a Commemoration Ceremony for USS Nevada (BB-36), 8 December 2006. Survivors and guest were taking part in a joint U.S. Navy/ National Park Service ceremony commemorating the 65th Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. More than 1,500 Pearl Harbor survivors, their families and friends from around the nation along with 2,000 distinguished guests and the general public took part in this annual observance.
    US Navy photo # 061208-N-1280s-01 PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 8 2006) by MCS Lindsay Switzer
    Robert Hurst
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    525k USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52) underway, date and location.
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    Nicholas Tiberio
    Pearl Harbor 190k USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52) under way in the Pacific Ocean in support of UNITAS Pacific 2007 which supports Partnership of the Americas (POA) 2007. POA focus is to enhance relationships with partner nations through a variety of exercises and events at sea and on shore throughout South America, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
    US Navy photo # 070620-N-8861F-061 Pacific Ocean (Jun. 20, 2007 by MC2 Lenny M. Francioni
    Robert Hurst
    Pearl Harbor 117k A close-up view of USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52) as she arrives at Naval Station San Diego, 26 September 2007.
    US Navy photo # 070926-N-4163T-042 San Diego (Sept 26, 2007. by MC2 Stephanie Tigner
    Robert Hurst
    Pearl Harbor 1252k Friends and family members watch as USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52) returns home to San Diego following a deployment to Central and South America in support of Partnership of the Americas 2007
    US Navy photo # 070926-N-8421M-005 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 26, 2007) by MC1 David C. Mercil.
    Navy Newsstand
    Pearl Harbor 1906k USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52) moored at Naval Station San Diego, CA., January 2008. Photo by Richard Miller BMCS USNR Ret.
    Pearl Harbor 568k USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52) steams through the South China Sea, 30 May 2008, on the 10th anniversary of her commissioning. Pearl Harbor is part of the Peleliu Expeditionary Strike Group and is on a scheduled deployment.
    US Navy photo # 080530-N-2179W-153 SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 30, 2008) by MC2 Scott Webb.
    Robert M. Cieri
    Pearl Harbor 2186k USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52), right, and the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO-187) conduct an underway replenishment. Pearl Harbor is underway off the coast of Southern California with the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group.
    US Navy photo # 100303-N-5969B-163 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 3, 2010) by MC3 Foster Bamford.
    Lee Wahler
    Pearl Harbor 1721k USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52) underway off the coast of Southern California conducting composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) in preparation for their upcoming 2010 deployment.
    US Navy photo # 100326-N-5969B-106 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 26, 2010) by MC3 Foster Bamford.
    Lee Wahler
    Pearl Harbor 2000k Two CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters from the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA-5) fly over USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52) off the coast of Southern California. Both ships are conducting composite training unit exercise.
    US Navy photo # 100330-N-7948R-199 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 28, 2010) by MC2 Michael Russell.
    Lee Wahler
    Pearl Harbor 1874k USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52) off the coast of Dili, Timor Leste. Sailors from the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group and embarked Marines from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU) are participating in Exercise Crocodillo, a series of civil programs and training exercises with the Timor Leste and Australian militaries.
    US Navy photo # 100623-N-7948R-563 DILI, Timor Leste (June 23, 2010) by MC2 Michael Russell.
    Lee Wahler
    Rushmore 404k The amphibious dock landing ships USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52) and USS Rushmore (LSD-47) share a pier with the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD-18) at Naval Base San Diego.
    US Navy photo # 110831-N-ZC343-617 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 31, 2011) by MCC Joe Kane.
    Lee Wahler
    Pearl Harbor 1385k USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52) front, the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD-8) and the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD-18) underway off the coast of Southern California. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group is underway for a certification exercise preparing for an upcoming deployment.
    US Navy photo # 111010-N-KD852-492 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 11, 2011) by MCC John Lill.
    Lee Wahler
    Alan Shepard 1067k A helicopter from USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE-3) delivers supplies to USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52) during a vertical replenishment. Pearl Harbor is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group.
    US Navy photo # 111210-N-PB383-953 PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 10, 2011) by MC2 Dominique Pineiro.
    Lee Wahler
    Pearl Harbor 748k USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52) at anchor in the Arabian Gulf. Pearl Harbor and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) are deployed as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
    US Navy photo # 120209-N-KS651-045 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 9, 2012) by MC2 Jason Behnke.
    Lee Wahler
    Pearl Harbor 191k A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) sits in the well deck of USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52) during offload operations. Pearl Harbor and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) are deployed as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
    US Navy photo # 120209-N-KS651-332 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 9, 2012) by MC2 Jason Behnke.
    Wolfgang Hechler
    New Orleans 905k The amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD-18), front, the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD-8) and USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52) transit the Indian Ocean. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.
    US Navy photo # 120508-N-KD852-093 INDIAN OCEAN (May 8, 2012) by MCC John Lill.
    Lee Wahler
    Pearl Harbor 180k USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52) departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to participate in Pacific Partnership 2013. Pacific Partnership is an annual Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission between US military, host and partner nations, non-governmental organizations and international agencies designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region.
    US Navy photo # 130525-N-IU636-341 PEARL HARBOR (May 25, 2013) by MCSN Johans Chavarro.
    Lee Wahler
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    238k USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52) underway off the coast of New Caledonia during Pacific Partnership 2013. Working at the invitation of each host nation, Pacific Partnership is joined by partner nations Australia, Canada, Colombia, France, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea and New Zealand to strengthen disaster response preparedness around the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.
    US Navy photo #'s 130627-N-HA376-161 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 27, 2013) and 130627-N-HA376-263 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 27, 2013) by MC1 Lowell Whitman.
    Lee Wahler
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    Pearl Harbor 323k A Landing Craft Utility (LCU), carrying a reverse osmosis water system, enters the well deck of USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52) during Pacific Partnership 2013. Pearl Harbor will deliver the reverse osmosis water system to Ebeye, an atoll of the Marshall Islands, to assist in water filtration.
    US Navy photo # 130706-N-SP369-053 MAJURO, Marshall Islands (July 6, 2013) by MC3 Samantha J. Webb.
    Lee Wahler
    Pearl Harbor 186k Tugboats guide USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52) in Pearl Harbor after the ship had completed Pacific Partnership 2013, where the US Navy, working at the invitation of each host nation, is joined by non-governmental organizations and regional partners that include Australia, Canada, Colombia, France, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea and New Zealand to improve maritime security, conduct humanitarian assistance and strengthen disaster-response preparedness.
    US Navy photo # 130816-N-WD500-011 PEARL HARBOR (Aug. 16, 2013) by MCC Chris Fowler.
    Lee Wahler
    Pearl Harbor 392k USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) conducting helicopter operations at sunset off San Diego, 21 October 2013. Photos by John Gerty
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    Pearl Harbor 204k USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52) moored pierside, Naval Station San Diego, CA., 10 October 2015 Photo by Tommy Trampp
    Pearl Harbor 1062k USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52) departs Naval Base San Diego en route to take part in the Southern California portion of the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2016 exercise. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from 39 June to 4 August, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. .
    US Navy photo # 160707-N-KB426-011 SAN DIEGO (July 7, 2016) by MC3 James Vazquez
    Lee Wahler
    Pearl Harbor 1038k USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52) transits San Diego Bay en route to take part in the Southern California portion of the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2016 exercise.
    US Navy photo # 160707-N-KB426-014 SAN DIEGO (July 7, 2016) by MC3 James Vazquez
    Lee Wahler
    Pearl Harbor 327k USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52) simulates a straits transit off the coast of Southern California. Pearl Harbor is under way conducting amphibious squadron and Marine expeditionary unit integration operations in preparation for a deployment later in the year.
    US Navy photo # 170408-N-ZQ712-0081 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 8, 2017) by MCSA Chad Swysgood
    Lee Wahler
    Pearl Harbor 281k USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52) steams in formation with the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA-6) and the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD-22) during a simulated straits transit off the coast of Southern California. while conducting Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration operations in preparation deployment later in the year.
    US Navy photo # 170408-N-GC965-0323 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 8, 2017) by MC2 Ramon Go
    Lee Wahler
    Pearl Harbor 255k USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52) under way in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. Pearl Harbor is part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, which is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations
    US Navy photo # 171002-N-OW019-337 INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 2, 2017) by MCSN Logan C. Kellums
    Lee Wahler
    John Lenthall 55k Sailors stand watch in the bow of the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD-22) as she approaches the fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall (T-AO-198) and USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52) during a replenishment-at-sea. San Diego, with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and to preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region.
    US Navy photo # 171219-N-BK384-011 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 19, 2017) by MC3 Justin A. Schoenberger.
    Lee Wahler

    USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52)
    Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships (DANFS)
    Commanding Officers
    01CDR. Bird, James Joseph, USN30 May 1998 - 22 October 1999
    02CDR. Rutherford, Gordon Bennett22 October 1999 - 25 May 2001
    03CDR. Kennedy, Ronald Walter25 May 2001 - 13 December 2002
    04CDR. Fuller, Dale Gregory, USN13 December 2002 - 9 July 2004
    05CDR. Harnden Jr., Jonathan Lance, USN (USNA 1986)9 July 2004 - 18 May 2006
    06CDR. Cooper, Victor V., USN18 May 2006 - 20 November2007
    07CDR. Valverde, Xavier Fernando (X)20 November 2007 - 27 July 2008
    08CAPT. Slotzky, Michael Jay, USN27 July 2008 - 12 August 2008
    09CDR. Guluzian, David Kevork, USN (USNA 1991)12 August 2008 - 31 July 2010
    10CDR. Denius III, Homer Rainey, USN (USNA 1994)31 July 2010 - 6 July 2012
    11CAPT. Harris, Michael J., USN (USNA 1996)6 July 2012 - 21 January 2014
    12CDR. Sanders, Karrey DeWayne, USN (USNA 1997)21 January 2014 - 24 April 2015
    13CDR. Krier, Judd Allan, USN (USNA 1997)24 April 2015 - 30 September 2016
    14CDR. Essenfeld, Theodore Elliot, USN30 September 2016 - March 2018
    15CDR. Miller, Benjamin Burton, USN30 March 2018 - August 2019
    16CDR. Dean, Kevin T., USNAugust 2019 - January 2021
    17CDR. Follett, Daniel A., USNJanuary 2021 - 2022
    18CDR. Khanna, Sameer, USN2022 -  
    Courtesy Wolfgang Hechler and Ron Reeves


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